G4 won't update from 10.4.2 to 10.4.11

I've never been able to install any update after 10.4.2. The update will install, but then after it reboots it will just hang on the Apple loading screen forever. While this is happening, there is a very distinct sequential noise coming from the computer. Could this be a hard drive issue? This is a fairly old machine; a 733 mhz powermac. If it is a hard drive issue, would replacing the Mac HD fix the problem?
Thank you all.

Tommy,
Sorry, I didn't read:
+While this is happening, there is a very distinct sequential noise coming from the computer. Could this be a hard drive issue?+
Is this the only time you hear this noise? Is this the only time your computer 'hangs'?
Hard disks create much static electricity, and an ungrounded disk can whine; as can a disk whose spindle is wearing out (which is a quality control issue). But each of these would create the noise all the time. If you create a huge, filled, file does this happen?
Bruce

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