Hard disk defective - what you can do

Is your hard disk working slower than usual or are you experiencing increased symptoms that indicate a hard disk defect? Then you should act as soon as possible. In the following, we show you typical symptoms for various defects and how you can still save your personal data.

Detect defect and act

Typical symptoms for a defect of your hard disk can be grinding, clacking or scratching noises while the hard disk is working. Furthermore, your hard drive could be defective if it is no longer recognized by your PC or no longer wants to start. If you notice such symptoms, you can first try to repair the hard disk. However, it is a good idea to rescue your data beforehand.

1. If your hard disk is an SSD, then a faulty disk does not become noticeable in advance. Usually, the defect occurs suddenly. However, SSDs are usually more robust than HDDs. The error is usually directly on the installed components.
2. If your hard drive gets too hot, then certain tools can help to find out the exact temperature. If this is above 60 degrees, you should remove the disk and let it cool down. Check whether all fans are free of dust and work.
3. Makes your hard drive noises, then the defect was usually caused by a shock or vibration. In diesem Fall können Sie selten etwas gegen die Beschädigung tun.
4. Unabhängig davon, welche Symptome auftreten, sollten Sie Ihre Daten mit einem Tool sichern oder eine Datenrettungs-Software, wie beispielsweise Recuva, verwenden.
5. Auch ein Fachmann kann dabei helfen, sensible Daten von der Festplatte zu sichern. Dieser kann Ihre persönlichen Daten schnell und professionell retten.