Windows 10: HDD usage spiking, short squeaky/creaky sound when at 100%

Hello everyone!

It's been a couple of days since my HDD start making a short, squeaky/creaky noice (definitely not grinding). At first it seemed random, then I noticed it's when the HDD is at 100% usage.

I have also noticed that my WiFi is spiking and was wondering if it may be related to the HDD issue somehow?

The HDD is used purely for storage, I have my OS and software on my SSD.

Model number and Windows version are visible in my specs.

I've done the following:

• ran Hard Disk Sentinel and CrystalDiskMark - both showing 'Good' as a result.
• ran chkdsk - no apparent issues (screenshot attached)
• disabled all startup programmes
• ran windows defender - no issues found

What may be the cause of this?

Let me know if I need to provide more details.

Thank you in advance!



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