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My Book 8TB -- high frequency clicking noise when idle

I just bought WDBBGB0080HBK and I can hear this noise when there’s no active read/write operation:

Every 4-5 seconds a louder noise, but the more silent clicking in the background is what I’m worrying about… Should I return it?

Hi ddmb,

You can refer the links provided below to determine the normal drive operation noise of the drive.

https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/14842

https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/19814

https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11196

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