I'm having problems with my hard drive; it's making some strange noises and I can't connect it to my PC. I think it's a Western Digital My Passport, but I'm not sure. I'm worried about losing data and looking for some advice on what steps to take next.
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This is a crucial reminder about the 3-2-1 backup strategy! If your hard drive isn’t connecting to the PC, your best bet might be sending it to a recovery service, but that can get pricey. If it’s not valuable data, check if it's under warranty instead.
It sounds like your hard drive might be failing. These are mechanical devices and they can fail due to various reasons. Without more details, it's hard to pinpoint the exact issue, but beeping noises can indicate serious problems.
What kind of noises is it making?
It's making some kind of beeping noise.