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Hard Drive Question

Started by Griz117 , Mar 17 2005 02:10 PM

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Griz117

Posted 17 March 2005 - 02:10 PM

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Does reformatting the drive and reinstalling windows have any effect on the life of the hard drive?

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bdlt

Posted 17 March 2005 - 02:18 PM

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Formatting and installing windows will not effect the life of a hard drive.

Mechanical wear(bearings) and electronic failure(the controller) are 2 common causes of hard drive failure. Whenever you handle a hard drive avoid touching the exposed circuitry of the drive. Electrostatic discharge can degrade/destroy electronic components on the drive's circuitry.