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by dmiles7
Difficult question
Hard drives contain components that fail over time not to mention worn out parts,there is not much you can do to prevent drive failure,but pay attention to warning signs when unusual noise or clanking then prepare by backing up data.
by thechas
Hard drives are mechanical in nature.
Over time, the bearings, motors, and magnetic media just wear out.
To minimize hard drive crashes:
Back up your data on a regular basis. Crashes seem to happen more often to users who do not back up theirdata.
Keep magnets and devices that create strong magnetic fields away from your computer.
Clean the vents on the computer on a regular basis. Heat is an enemy of every part in your PC.
Do not block any vent on your PC.
Do not pile anything on top of your PC.
Use a good quality surge suppressor on the power line to your computer.
Chas
by wlbowers
What Chas said.
And Buy and use a UPS.
A surge protector will suppress emi/rfi but will not protect you against a brownout.
Good Luck Lee
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