Mechanical Defects. The majority of hard disk failures are probably due to mechanical issues. What you would anticipate to find when a car breaks down includes the motor burning out, the drive overheating, and blocked bearings. These can be unpleasant, but if the platters were unaffected, there...
Mechanical hard drives tend to wear out eventually because of all the moving parts. Sounds likeclicking or grindingare sounds that indicate that thehard drive is dying. Clicking and grinding sounds point to a mechanical problem with either the platter or motor, which will eventually completely brea...