While working in a computer training room, the technician notices that one computer emits a loud clicking noise. Which device should the technician check first?

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While working in a computer training room, the technician notices that one computer emits a loud clicking noise. Which device should the technician check first?

  • hard drive
  • sound card
  • internal speaker
  • RAM

Explanation: If a hard drive makes repeated clicking or tapping sounds when the computer is idle, the hard drive is failing. Make a backup and replace the drive as soon as possible. Invalid boot disk errors and files that suddenly will not open are symptoms of hard drive issues.

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