HD trouble again
Posted by: Steve B on 11 January 2004
I have replaced my hard drive 3 times in the last 3 months. My new Maxtor 80Gb is now making those dreaded clicking noises and failure is probably imminent.
Surely there must be a reason for this. Hard drives aren't normally this unreliable surely?
Any ideas on what could cause 3 HDs to fail so quickly?
Steve B
Surely there must be a reason for this. Hard drives aren't normally this unreliable surely?
Any ideas on what could cause 3 HDs to fail so quickly?
Steve B
Posted on: 11 January 2004 by JeremyD
Judging by my experience, this is perfectly normal behaviour for a Maxtor drive*: the one I got three years ago failed twice, after which I gave up and bought another brand. OMG - I should return it for another repair before the guarantee period is over.
I currently have a Seagate Barracuda HD, which has been working perfectly - and quietly - for months.
*I should point out, to avert a lawsuit, that the bad experiences of two people with Maxtor drives is not enough evidence on which to make statistically generalisations - but at least such generalisations give manufacturers an incentive to work towards zero defective products or whatever...
I currently have a Seagate Barracuda HD, which has been working perfectly - and quietly - for months.
*I should point out, to avert a lawsuit, that the bad experiences of two people with Maxtor drives is not enough evidence on which to make statistically generalisations - but at least such generalisations give manufacturers an incentive to work towards zero defective products or whatever...
Posted on: 11 January 2004 by john rubberneck
Hi Steve
Best bet is to replace the HD controller which is in affect the mother board unless your using it driven from a card in which case the card, as far Maxtor is concerned I have nothing but good to say about their drives.
Stuart
Best bet is to replace the HD controller which is in affect the mother board unless your using it driven from a card in which case the card, as far Maxtor is concerned I have nothing but good to say about their drives.
Stuart
Posted on: 11 January 2004 by John Sheridan
quote:
Originally posted by JeremyD:
Judging by my experience, this is perfectly normal behaviour for a Maxtor drive*: the one I got three years ago failed twice, after which I gave up and bought another brand. OMG - I should return it for another repair before the guarantee period is over.
I currently have a Seagate Barracuda HD, which has been working perfectly - and quietly - for months.
*I should point out, to avert a lawsuit, that the bad experiences of two people with Maxtor drives is not enough evidence on which to make statistically generalisations - but at least such generalisations give manufacturers an incentive to work towards zero defective products or whatever...
well you can add another person to your list... I went through 4 of them in about 6 months a few years back. Utter crap.
Posted on: 11 January 2004 by Toksik
Steve B, i guess you've just been VERY unlucky with your Maxtor drives.
i'm curently using a maxtor drive and touch wood it's never had any probs,it's 120GB and split into 2 separate partitions........of course you can always fall back on your guarantee/warranty.
dennis
i'm curently using a maxtor drive and touch wood it's never had any probs,it's 120GB and split into 2 separate partitions........of course you can always fall back on your guarantee/warranty.
dennis
Posted on: 11 January 2004 by count.d
Steve,
I would take the drive out, stick it in the microwave for twenty seconds, take it back permantly faulty and exchange it for a Seagate. These are regarded as one of the best in the industry.
If you take a noisy or temporary faulty hd back, the seller will go through a long winded process to check your claim.
I would take the drive out, stick it in the microwave for twenty seconds, take it back permantly faulty and exchange it for a Seagate. These are regarded as one of the best in the industry.
If you take a noisy or temporary faulty hd back, the seller will go through a long winded process to check your claim.
Posted on: 12 January 2004 by domfjbrown
My mate's been building PCs for the last 12 years...
There's a reason Maxtor are dubbed "Crapstor" by him...
Don't microwave it though - it'll do more damage to the microwave. A short sharp tap with a hammer, or an accidental "vacuum leak" will suffice...
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There's a reason Maxtor are dubbed "Crapstor" by him...
Don't microwave it though - it'll do more damage to the microwave. A short sharp tap with a hammer, or an accidental "vacuum leak" will suffice...
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Make your choice, adventurous Stranger;
Strike the bell and bide the danger
Or wonder, till it drives you mad,
What would have followed if you had.