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A <\/span>hard drive head <\/b>can easily be compared to a brain, because it<\/span> reads and interprets data just like human brains. This part of the hard drive also takes in new data, saving the information for later use. Our brains work in a similar fashion absorbing, interpreting, storing and recalling the world around us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another similarity shared by the <\/span>hard drive head <\/b>and the head of a human: their owners can\u2019t operate without them.<\/span><\/p>\n

A faulty <\/span>hard drive head <\/b>leaves users dead in the water. There\u2019s nothing the hard drive can do without a fully functioning head. Humans are pretty useless without working heads, too. But we\u2019ll save discussing those causes for another day!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Causes of hard drive head crashes<\/span><\/h2>\n

So <\/span>what causes a head crash on a hard disk<\/b>, anyway? There\u2019s almost never a simple answer to this question, because there are several causes or combinations of causes potentially causing an issue. Here are a few of the most common causes of <\/span>hard drive head crashes<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Platter problems<\/span><\/h3>\n

Most hard drive head issues aren\u2019t head issues, at all. The hard drive\u2019s platters, where the disk\u2019s data is stored, are actually the root cause of many <\/span>head crashes<\/b>. When <\/span>hard drive heads <\/b>can\u2019t read the platters, they tend to read\/write repeatedly until the <\/span>hard drive head crashes<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Platters can become damaged for any number of reasons. When they do, the <\/span>hard drive head <\/b>is impacted and eventually crashes. In some cases, they simply wear out over time and extended periods of use. Wear and tear is a common problem for platters and, as a result, a frequent outcome of <\/span>hard drive head crashes<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes, the <\/span>hard drive head\u2019s <\/b>actuator arm\u2014what actually reads and writes\u2014damages the platters. If this component malfunctions, the platter\u2019s magnetic coating can be destroyed. Without the coating, microscopic dust particles begin to expand and cause the <\/span>hard drive head <\/b>to fail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dirty drive<\/span><\/h3>\n

Speaking of, dust is one of the hard drive\u2019s worst enemies. These tiny particles of dirt may seem harmless, but to a spinning <\/span>hard drive head<\/b> they might as well be boulders hurled by the Hulk himself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When dust particles are introduced to the drive\u2019s intricate components, they contact the <\/span>hard drive head <\/b>while spinning. The impact of these particles cause an almost immediate <\/span>head crash<\/b>. Dust is destructive!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lack of care<\/span><\/h3>\n

If a hard drive isn\u2019t handled properly, a whole host of issues can arise. Specifically, spindle arms and heads are easily misaligned if the hard drive is tossed around or, in the worst case, dropped. When components are misaligned, a head crash is a guarantee, not just a possibility.<\/span><\/p>\n

The damage caused by any type of physical shock is amplified if the heads are spinning at the time of impact. In those cases, a <\/span>hard drive head crash <\/b>will almost certainly occur.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Shoddy craftsmanship<\/span><\/h3>\n

Despite the reliability of modern hard drives, there are still instances where defects impact <\/span>hard drive heads<\/b>. No manufacturing process is perfect and compromised components do negatively impact performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, even brand new drives will likely have a few defects, although the best ones on the market typically have the fewest problems from the start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Solutions to save your data<\/span><\/h2>\n

Fortunately, there are proactive steps you can take to prevent <\/span>head crashes<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Research the product<\/span><\/h3>\n

We were just talking about shoddy craftsmanship leading to <\/span>hard drive head crashes<\/b>. Avoid those types of <\/span>head crashes <\/b>by doing your research <\/span>before <\/span><\/i>buying a hard drive.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find out what manufacturers to avoid and what manufacturers build a reliable hard drive product. Read reviews of individual models, and don\u2019t forget to take capacity into consideration. If you take the time to thoroughly research, you\u2019ll find a great hard drive at your desired price point and storage capacity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prevent to protect<\/span><\/h3>\n

As with many things in life, prevention is key.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A hard drive is a sophisticated piece of technology and should be handled with the utmost care. If you don\u2019t treat your hard drive with respect, you risk losing your data.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Take good care of your hard drive. Don\u2019t let your CPU get dirty, and keep dust from getting inside the unit. If dust does get in, the way heat is dissipated will be negatively affected. This increases the likelihood the unit will overheat. A cool drive operates effectively and doesn\u2019t strain.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most importantly, be gentle with your laptop. Don\u2019t bang the computer around or carry the laptop in your arms without being certain you won\u2019t drop it. This can be challenging given the portability of these devices, but try your best! Many <\/span>hard drive head crashes <\/b>are easily prevented by simply taking better care of the hard drive in the first place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Back up before it blows up<\/span><\/h3>\n

Hard drive heads crash<\/b>. They just do. But before a <\/span>head crash <\/b>occurs, there are ways to protect your data. Use an external hard drive or cloud-based storage solution to back up your information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Back up at regular intervals to ensure you always have a recent copy of your data stored on your back up drive. So get on a backup schedule, and stick to it!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Freeze!\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you believe your <\/span>hard drive head <\/b>has crashed, stop what you\u2019re doing, and step away from the computer. This is a tough one, because our natural reaction in those moments is to panic at the thought of losing our data and make some sort of attempt to \u201cfix\u201d the problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Taking any action further risks irreparable damage to your hard drive. And additional damage can prevent you from ever being able to retrieve your information. So resist the urge, and step away from the machine!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Seek professional help<\/span><\/h3>\n

Any time you have trouble with your hard drive, whether the issue was caused by a <\/span>head crash<\/b> or not, seek the advice and assistance of a qualified data recovery specialist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Data recovery specialists have the tools and techniques to assess the problem, devise a solution, and recover your data back quickly!<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A hard drive head can easily be compared to a brain, because it reads and interprets data just like human brains. This part of the hard drive also takes in new data, saving the information for later use. 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Mike joined DriveSavers in 1994 and has a B.S. degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Riverside.","sameAs":["http:\/\/\/"],"url":"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-ca\/author\/mikecobb\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49927","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49927"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49927\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49928"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49927"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49927"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49927"},{"taxonomy":"post_series","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_series?post=49927"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}