Imac - HD Woe

Hi all,
Please can someone help me with a disk problem on my iMac. It's been a quite while since any backup, so I'm hoping someone on here can help!
The Computer:
iMac, G5
Processor 2.0 Ghz
2 Gig RAM, 250 Gig HD
Bought September 2005
(M9845xx/A 20-inch iMac G5 (Ambient Light Sensor), 2.0 GHz)
The Problem:
After a 10 day vacation I switched on the computer, there was no sound of the HD spinning up, but instead I heard a very faint "bib bib... bib bib... bib bib..." sound coming from inside the computer - this was an electrical sound - almost like a tiny speaker - this was not coming from the speakers of the computer though. On screen, there was then a blinking question mark - the computer could not see the disk - not surprising as it was not spinning.
I started up from the OSX install disk - tried running the utilities - they could not detect the HD.
I took the cover off the back and had a look inside - not dusty at all. I plugged in the power and restarted. I listened more closely to the sound I described above. It is definitely coming from the HD unit - somewhere on the circuit board I think. - listening very closely the sound is a 'bzzz. bib bib.... bzzz. bib bib..." - for around 10 times then nothing.
Please, if any one can give some advice toward a positive outcome I would be very grateful! I am hoping that it is a simple component which can be easily replaced and that the media itself is not damaged (perhaps I am being too hopeful). Before this happened there were no problems or unusual sounds at all from the HD.
Cheers.

To The Apple Discussion Boards!
See if the sound you are hearing sounds like the ones listed in the following Knowledge Base Article:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=86523 Power Mac G5: I hear buzzes, beeps, or humming
Sounds like your HD may be dying. I would start backing up ASAP.
If you have any of the following utilities I would run them. DW is well known at seeing the HD.
You must use the versions that are compatible w/your OS system & keep the utilities updated to avoid damaging/harming/trashing your system.
DiskWarrior
Highly recommended for *directory damage* repairs.
TechTool Pro
Multi-functional utility.
Drive Genius Multi-functional utility.
You will need to make your own decision on which to purchase. Read up on them on their websites because each does something a little different.
Do you have AppleCare?

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