Hard drives come in a variety of uses and capacities. Due to the increased need to store large amounts of information, disks have become essential attributes of life. However, these storage media sometimes become unusable. To prevent this from happening, you need to treat them carefully and carefully and be able to properly store these devices.
Necessary
- -special box;
- -program for measuring the temperature of the hard disk;
- -computer with Internet access.
Instructions
Step 1
Beware of dropping or bumping hard drives. The gyroscopic moment that occurs when a hard drive is operating enhances the effect and effect of the shock, as a result of which the drive can completely stop working.
Step 2
If the hard disk is an external device, pay attention to the conditions for turning off and placing the disk. It is strictly forbidden by any manufacturer of hard drives to turn on or off the connector while the computer is on, as current pulses can seriously damage the mechanics of the hard drive and electronics.
Step 3
After disassembling the box of the external drive, do not touch the conductors and metal microcircuits. A charge of static electricity that can build up on the human body breaks through the thin semiconductor chips in the disk. To fix this problem, first touch the drive casing.
Step 4
Keep discs away from devices such as disposable piezoelectric crystal lighters. Such high-voltage devices create pulses with a voltage of 10-20 kilovolts, which is very harmful to the condition of hard drives.
Step 5
When installing for storage, do not disassemble the disc, it may damage the heads and surfaces of the plates. The disassembly of the hard drive should, in principle, be left to a specialist. It is very easy to scratch the parts of a disc. This will not add to its durability and reliability, but the warranty service may well make claims.
Step 6
Monitor the temperature of the drive while it is running. To do this, download one of the specialized programs on the Internet. Make sure the hard drive does not overheat. Give him a break from time to time.
Step 7
Keep the discs at the optimum temperature and do not expose discs to direct sunlight. Wipe the air intakes of the ventilation openings thoroughly with slightly damp cloths, cleaning them from dust.
