If a hard drive makes it through the first year, when factory defects are likely to show, than they typically last years. However, their failure rates rapidly increase after the first three years. There are a few signs that indicate your computer’s hard drive might need to be repaired or replaced. If the hard drive starts making noises. These noises include beeps and clicks. It also might make a grinding noise. Another indication is if your computer is running slower than usual. For example, if you try to open a file and your computer starts lagging. If you’re in Sacramento and have a computer that is experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s time to call Tech 2U at 916-225-8324.

There are a number of causes for hard drive failures. The issue that occurs most often is known as a head crash. When this occurs, the head of the hard drive disc physically crashes into the stored data. Other factors that damage hard drives include exposure to moisture, magnetic fields, extreme temperatures, and malware. Yet another factor could be if data on your hard drive becomes corrupted.

Tech 2U has three locations in the Sacramento region. Our headquarters is located at 1590 Howe ave, Sacramento, 95825, we also have locations in Gold River / Rancho Cordova and Roseville.

We also offer data recovery services through our subsidiary California Data Recovery