Seagate Barracuda 3TB Spins at start, then beeps

[nielubow]

Model ST3000DM001

Recently heard a repetitive beeping noise during Time Machine backup. I stopped Time Machine. Since then the drive cannot be recognized in Finder or Disk Utility. When I plug in the drive it sounds like it wants to spin but then does a series of 11 beeps then stops. Removed the HD from the case and used a SATA Drive adapter to go directly to computer - same issue.

Any advice?

Thanks

[jono-ats]

Most likely the heads are stuck in ramp or on platters.

Advice? If you care about the data, send it to a pro. Nothing much you could or should do yourself.

[dmarques]

Agree with Jon. If your data is valuable, your best option is go to a DR pro and ask him for a free diagnosis.

[digitalferret]

with a nod to fzabkar
maybe read up here :
http://forums.seagate.com/t5/Desktop-HD ... td-p/86602