hard disk invisible and mounted diode pulses?

an older disk -quantum fireball 5.1GB el, is not 'seen' anymore by BIOS and the diode on it keeps flashing in 6 pulse cycles -any ideas as to what that indicates-mechanical, electrical i.e.-drive motor, or electronic, failure thanx

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