A couple of days ago, I've noticed that my HDD has been spinning up and down erratically. Today, it's gotten worse, and I can no longer mount it at all. My PC was under normal load when this first started happening (just web browsing and using the terminal). Now, Linux Mint gets stuck on boot with ATA errors, as shown in the images I posted. I'm really worried about my data. It's mostly just games, but I'd at least like to browse what's on the drive. Could this issue be power-related? Here are my specs for reference:
- Only one HDD slot in my case, the failing HDD is glued down with thick silicone tape to reduce vibrations.
- Using the latest version of Linux Mint.
- CPU: Ryzen 5 3600
- GPU: RX 6700 XT
- Problematic HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB (ST2000DM008)
- PSU: Cooler Master MWE 700 230V
2 Answers
I had a similar issue but managed to boot into Windows. CrystalDiskInfo said my drive's health was okay, even after some weird spins. I’d recommend restarting and checking with smartctl, just to get a second opinion. By the way, your GPU pressing against the SATA port could possibly be an issue, especially if it's been like that for a while.
It sounds like your drive might be failing, especially since you're getting PHY errors. It's a good idea to check the SATA cable—try swapping it out and connecting it to a different port on the motherboard if you can. Also, take a look at the drive's status using smartctl for more insight.
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