HDD makes scratching sound for 1/2 second during shutdown...

[inquisitivePC]

When I shut my new build off I hear, at the very end of the shutdown, the HDD have a scratching sound for 1/2 second. Is this normal?
I have a Western Digital, Blue, 7200rpm, 500gb.

[zburns]

If it is the same sound every time you shut down and for the same duration, then it is probably normal. Still it would not hurt to call Tech Support at Western Digital, describe the sound to them. They should be able to instantly identify the sound and tell you whether it is ok or not. At least I hope that is the way it would go.