netgear adsl firewall router dg834 problem

[ajmmac]

well not a problem as such since it is working ok--it is a wired router and about 3/4 yrs old--suddenly it has developed a clicking noise--mechanical sound i reckon rather than an electronic one--clicks 5 times at roughly 1 sec intervals--stops for 10 secs then repeats continuously--more of an irritation cos, as i said, all still works ok--could it be on its way out i wonder?--anyone else experienced this?--thanks all

[ajmmac]

clicking not from netgear router but ext hdd alongside--cheers

[fo3nix]

Does it normally make those sounds, audibly as they are now?

If not, then back any data that's on that disk up immediately! Your disk may fail at any time.

(All hard drives make noises, some are just quieter than others. Make sure it's not just a normal noise, that for some reason you're hearing more clearly right now.)

[ajmmac]

thanks for the replies fo3nix and neildown x--as soon as i realised it was the hdd and not the router i backed up everything from the drive so that is ok--the drive is a toshiba, < 2yrs old--will need to check warranty details--thanks again--cheers