Desktop Hard Drive Repair Fresno
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Common Terms
Hard Drive Head
The head is a tiny magnet on the end of a mechanical arm. The hard drive uses the head to read and write bits of data stored magnetically on the disk's surface.
Head Crash
A head crash is when the hard drive's head literally crashes into the disk's surface. This physically destroys the data and leaves it unretrievable
Hard Drive Platter
There are actually multiple disks inside a hard drive disk. A platter is a single magnetic disk that can be stacked with others to form a hard drive
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Questions nerds often hear about Desktop Hard Drive Repair Fresno
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How long do hard drives last for?
80% of hard drives last four years. However, failures start to increase steeply after three. The second most dangerous time for a hard drive is the first year, when manufacturing defects can crop up
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When should I replace my hard drive?
You should consider replacing your hard drive as soon as you notice any of the above symptoms. Hard drives often fail with minimal warning. Always keep your data backed up.
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Can I recover my data from a broken hard drive?
It depends on why the drive failed. A hard drive that is just old can often have its data recovered. Head crashes are harder to recover from, as the data is physically erased. In cases of damage like fire and electrical surges, the data is often lost forever.