Does it make the sound without the disk in?
You could try taking it to a local repair place to see how much it would cost to get it fixed.
Either way, that is deeply unfortunate. I was looking to more SSFIVAE training with you once I got internet.
I mean I could mute it but the risk is I don't know if it is actually ruining the drive.
Though it did make this sound when I was looking for an ep of SVU on netflix, but I played something else and no sound.
I might crack it open after I get an estimate. Maybe I can take it to some local folks after EVO.