how long do they last

[planes891]

Excuse me guys, do you know how long the motors in HDs last, mine is starting to get weird noises lol

 

[tomb08uk]

well not sure, varies on usage etc
but for hdd a term known as bathshape where at beginning unstable, then mid life stable thne becomes unstable after alot of usage.Hard to explain.

 

[kof2000]

u can use hddhealth and sort of estimate when its gonna fail.

 

[j0hn00]

Most manufacturers warranty their hard drives for at least 3 years. Given normal usage, I'd say a good 5 years or so.

 

[NeuromancerWGDD'U]

My current hard drive has been under pretty heavy usage for almost 7/8 years now, and it still works. Granted, it's coughing up blood, and it's making funny noises, but it still technically works.

 

[Logimos]

ive got some good ones still running after 6 years of use.