{"id":59896,"date":"2021-12-03T03:01:45","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T11:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/\/?p=59896"},"modified":"2026-03-24T07:10:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:10:07","slug":"hard-drive-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-ca\/blog\/hard-drive-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"Major Signs and Causes of Hard Drive Failure (Here\u2019s What To Do)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hard drive failure is one of the several <\/span>leading causes<\/span> of data loss! Surprisingly, while hard drives are one of the most critical vehicles for data storage, they\u2019re also the least thought about. Think of the last time you gave serious thought to the health of your hard drive? The fact is, hard drive failure happens and it\u2019s more common than you think.<\/span><\/p>\n

Did you know?<\/h2>\n

In the US alone, over <\/span>140,000<\/span><\/a> hard drive failures occur every week. Do you know how many hard drives crash due to mechanical failures?<\/span><\/p>\n

Over 60%. The other 40% happen due to misuse and accidents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You may\u00a0 never face a <\/span>hard drive<\/span><\/a> failure, but if you do <\/span>(very high chance)<\/span><\/i>, it could be the worst day of your life.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this blog, we\u2019re going to take you through the Major Signs and Causes of Hard Drive Failure and what to do just in case.<\/span><\/p>\n

But before we dive in, remember that your top priority should always be to create an extra backup of your data. This is to prevent data loss in case your primary hard drive fails. Neglect in protecting your data will leave you vulnerable to hackers, malware, and much more!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In case you don\u2019t have an existing backup, see this article on best backup strategy. <\/span>Looking to back up your data? <\/span><\/i>Check out Best Backup Strategy and Practices to Protect Your Data<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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So you\u2019re finally free from a hard day’s work and looking forward to the next episode of your favorite show. But the moment you\u2019re about to dive into it, your computer freezes, slows down or just starts displaying a blue screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now such a breakdown can be caused by a host of reasons and a failing hard drive could be a major driving factor behind it. Immediately call a DriveSavers expert in case the problem persists. The recurrence of this problem is a major sign of an impending hard drive failure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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Data gets corrupted and the buildup of bad sectors<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t
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Here are a few signs of corrupted data surfacing. If you encounter any of these, it\u2019s a major tell-tale sign your hard drive might be about to give up.<\/span><\/p>\n