Regardless of the type of computer you have, the hard drive will fail at some point in time. There are times when the hard drive will exhibit some signs prior to it failing. A failing hard drive might freeze continuously, have frequent drive errors, attempting to access files may result in suspiciously slow loading patterns or the drive might start to make abnormal noises when operating. Not all hard drives will show signs and there are times when the system will simply fail unexpectedly. Physical damage and exposure to excess moisture may also cause a hard drive failure. Data Recovery can be used to retrieve the information on the drive if the data has not been overwritten.
Hard drive failures can be logical or mechanical. Logical failures are caused by corruption in the operating system which causes the hard drive to fail to load properly. Logical failures can also be caused be viruses or accidental reformatting of the drive. The hard drive itself is physically undamaged but the logical failure results in an error that may load only a blue or gray screen when attempting to start the system. Logical failures can, at times, be repaired with a data recovery software. A recovery software tool can be used to access the operating system and boot up using the recovery disk. For more complicated issues, the drive may need to be removed.
Mechanical failures can be caused by parts within the hard drive failing to operate properly. A head crash is a common type of mechanical failure. This failure is caused by the head of a read/write drive scratching the thin circular disc platter of the hard drive. The contact between the head and platter causes severe damage to the drive. Minor parts within the drive may also wear out overtime also causing a hard drive failure. A mechanical failure can often be heard by the telltale “clicking” noise when the hard drive attempts to operate. While it is possible to attempt recovery on your own, it often takes a skilled Data Recovery in New Jersey specialist to accurately diagnose the problem and attempt to recover some of your files. Failure to do so properly can cause even more damage to a system.