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How do you know if your HD is dead?

May 9th, 2008

My 2005 PowerBook G4, 1.25GHz with a Fujitsu HD has been funny for a while. I flattened it and reinstalled OSX 10.3.4, didn't improve things so bought Leopard. Wouldn't install. Now won't open at all, just get grey screen, Apple logo and revolving clockface. Makes clicking sounds but does nothing. Is my HD dead? I've got my data backed up but is there anything I can do?

You guys all know tons more than me and I'm completely stumped. I'm currently having to use a PC 24/7 but I miss my baby Mac. Please can someone help?