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Warning Signs Your Hard Drive Is Failing
Spot early warning signs and act before a drive fails completely.
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- On-site and remote options across Surrey.
- Clear, documented recommendations.
- Friendly, jargon-free updates.
Why hard drives fail
- Mechanical wear, heat, and power issues can cause drive failure.
- Early action can prevent data loss.
Warning signs
- Clicking or grinding noises
- Slow file access
- Frequent crashes
- Disappearing files
- SMART errors
What to do immediately
- Back up important data now.
- Avoid heavy use until a backup is complete.
SSD vs HDD reliability
- SSDs are more resilient but still fail.
- Regular backups are essential regardless of drive type.
Concerned about drive health?
We can assess and recover data safely.