| Re: LaCie Mini - drive replacement |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
Group: uk.comp.sys.mac · Group Profile
Author: Richard TobinRichard Tobin Date: May 9, 2008 16:03
In article individual.net>,
Jolly Roger pobox.com> wrote:
>> The spinning
>> of the disk is completely unaffected by usage, except when it stops
>> altogether.
>Wrong again. Anyone who has used hard drives for a number of years knows
>that some drive bearings tend to exhibit a whining sound as they age.
>Such drives tend to, eventually, fail.
You are misinterpreting me. The spinning of the disk - unlike head
movement - is constant and does not change depending on what you do,
except when it "sleeps" because of idleness.
That increased noise from the disk is a sign of approaching failure
rather than being nothing to worry about is exactly what I was
arguing.
-- Richard
--
:wq
| 
