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Physical Hard-Disk Data Arrangements and Drive Failures?

Posted by Cliff on from the theoretical-weight-of-information dept.

Tadau asks: "Knowing not much of the low-level and molecular aspects of a hard drive platter, I'm wondering if it is possible to cause a weight change/imbalance on a hard drive platter by say writing solid 1's to approximately 1/2 of a side of the platter? If there is a weight change, then could that attribute to drive vibrations by an ever-so-slightly unbalanced platter, which may result in an eventual drive failure?"

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  1. yet more fodder for the 4/1 trolls. by digitalmuse · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    c'mon guys, can't you create an April Fools thread with a bit more credibility... If I see this same story in this month's GamePro I'm gonna want my money back. 'from the theoretical-weight-of-information dept.' sheesh! let's just give it away from the start. oh well, better luck next year.

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