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woodpecker (clicking noise) from hp slimline computer

Hi My computer makes clicking noises. Its a HP Slimline computer.
Initial fault was blue scree. Then now a fresh install a blue screen happens no too often though. The file involved in the blue screen is win32k.sys 0x07,. Windows is Vista X64.
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When I run the victoria surface test I can induce the same noise.
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The hard disk is hp. With a HP firmware. Will it matter if I replace it and will it be compatible?
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My question is that if I were to by a generic hdd without a HP firware will it work on my HP machine?
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I think the general consensus is that to replace hdds. Thanks all.
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