Laptop hdd failure


  1. Foster426
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    Laptop hdd failure


    I'm not having a problem, I just have a question. I sent my laptop in to get the HDD replaced because it was being loud. It was also getting "Calibration Retry Count" errors. I've read some articles online that says that moving your laptop why the HDD is active can damaging it, causing failure. This seems dumb because the purpose of a laptop is mobility. Is that true? Could that be the reason my HDD failed? I'm in school, so my laptop is in my backpack a couple times a week. Also, could someone explain what that "Calibration Retry Count" error means?
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  3. Golden
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    Hi,

    It certainly sounds like the HDD has a mechanical defect - see S.M.A.R.T. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

    No, moving the laptop whilst the HDD is operating will not damage it. However, if your backback is being dropped, or slung down, then thats a different story.

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  4. ICIT2LOL
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    Hum yep Golden I can imagine the backpack being dropped or whatever

    If I were the OP then I would certainly be doing some serious backing up just in case and well I am a clone freak to be honest I like keeping at least one for each machine that way I am up and running in a few minutes
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  6. boogieboy
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    No moving the Laptop while it's running does'nt damage the HDD at all unless the laptop is dropped on the floor.
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  7. Mark Phelps
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    Some modern laptop drives have accelerometers installed that will suspend disk seeking if the drive is moved suddenly -- as in picking up the laptop very quickly. The Panasonic Tough Books can supposedly survive a lot of abuse, even dropping short distances. But in general, most laptop drives will "crash" if the laptop is dropped.

    Casually moving the laptop around should not cause any problems with the hard drive.
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  8. Foster426
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    What about hitting the laptop? I do recall hitting it in anger while playing Halo.
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  10. metalmania31
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    Windows 7 Pro 64bit build 7601 SP1
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    If it's in your budget upgrading to ssd will eliminate that problem all together. No moving parts.
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