Do i need a new harddrive?
 

I just noticed a whistling noise from it. Its not that loud but i can hear it through the case it goes up and down. I opened the case and its definitley coming from the harddrive.

I had it for abot 2 years a maxtor. Is this normal or is the motor going bad or something?

Sounds like it could be on it's way out..I wouldn't take a chance and back it up before she dies..they aren't supposed to whistle

don't even question it.... go buy one now and save your data

That's what I'm going to do. I just hate backing everything up and starting new :disgust