In principle, it should be noted
that beyond the good or bad functioning of our hard drive, it is always
advisable to periodically make backup copies of all the content that
the unit has stored in order to avoid headaches, especially if we begin to
notice that the hard disk starts making unusual noises. techwadia
Hard drives are made up of small
moving parts. Basically, the data is stored inside it on a round
disk called a platter, which rotates several thousand times per minute,
generally causing the entire unit to vibrate. Futuretechexpert
Such vibrations can
cause a whirring or grinding noise which is quite common, so it
should not be considered a symptom of hard drive failure. Naturalbeautytrends
On the other hand,
as the platter rotates, ahead at the end of the so-called actuator performs the
reading and writing of the data on the disk. This movement can produce
a slight clicking sound, which comes from the movement of the actuator when it
returns to its rest position.
In general, these
types of clicks can become normal, especially when using a hard disk to access
or write large amounts of data.
Now, if we notice
that these noises suddenly become louder and more persistent, or are heard
intermittently, or the noises are totally different from those
mentioned, then we may find ourselves facing a damaged unit. Techsmartinfo
When the squeaks
sound constantly and are intense, or when we notice that we hear something
similar to two pieces scraping against each other, then our hard drive
probably has serious mechanical problems, some of which may come
from the drive head. It is defective and hits the turntable, as well
as any other type of physical damage to any of its main components, such as
the actuator or the turntable.
Although there are a wide variety
of programs that allow us to monitor the behavior of our hard disk, the truth
is that it is software, so in general, these tools are not
capable of detecting mechanical problems in the unit. Smarttechpros
Faced with this reality, some
risky users even go to extreme measures, including hard drive recovery methods
such as freezing, knocking, or dropping them. But the
truth is that these types of methods do not work, and on the contrary, can
damage the disk even more.
We can also choose
to resort to various solutions that allow us to repair our hard drives. However,
when the damage is at a physical level, it is best to think about
changing the unit, since although there are experts who are
dedicated to rebuilding this type of component, the truth is that,
in general, the chances of achieving effective repair of the physically damaged
unit.
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