New Hard Drive Making Noise

[artbuc]

Uh-oh, my brand new WD internal harddrive is making some high pitch noises, sort of a cross between a squeal and scratch. Should I make a back-up image now and get a repalcement drive post haste? IOW, if it is making a wierd noise at just a month or so old with very little use, is it destined for a very premature crash? Thanks.

[Quantos]

I wouldn't waste any time in getting a backup made.  You should try to keep those current anyway.
Yeah, I'd make them replace the drive too, that's what warranties are for.

[cullam]

You can at first back up your things with DVd or whatever you use.Or else go for the warranty.