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Recent content by gamer87

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    hdd in aliexpress

    Does the Aliexpress seller have any influence on the HDD modifications? Example: I bought an external HDD from the KESU brand (enclosure case Kesu 2530 + 2.5" HDD models Western Digital WD10JPVX-08JC3T5 and HGST APPLE HDD HTS541010A99E662) I wonder if all sellers buy the HDD from the same person...
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    hdd in aliexpress

    chineses Do they also change or remove important HDD functions such as head parking and drive power management?
  3. gamer87

    hdd in aliexpress

    I bought a 2.5" HDD on Aliexpress, I know this drive is used but it shows few hours of use and good health in crystal diskinfo. What do the Chinese change in the HDD to mask hours of use and true health? Do they also change or remove important HDD functions such as head parking and drive power...
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    Question hdd + case usb3.0

    I use a USB3.0 enclosure case, brand and model Kesu 2530 and Orico 25PW1 black, i use 2.5" HDDs models and brands Seagate ST500LM030 and WDC WD10JPVX-08JC3T5, APPLE HDD HTS541010A99E662 In Windows 10 and others Windows there is an eject function (safely remove hardware) when this function is...
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    Doubt hdd impact

    If you eject the 2.5" HDD in Windows 10 and then hit the HDD case with your hand, will it damage it and generate bad blocks? Did the shock move the HDD on the table?
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    Doubt hdd impact

    Why do some 2.5" HDDs not turn off after ejecting in Windows 10? Is this behavior common? Two people told me that they have several models of the same brand, some turn off, others do not, and this is a problem if when the hand hits the HDD case, the mechanical arm and the needle scratch the HDD...
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    Doubt hdd impact

    I finished copying the files to my 2.5" external HDD. I ejected the HDD in Windows 10 but the enclosure case LED was on and then I went to pull the USB 3.0 cable but when the cable came out of the PC port my hand hit the side of the HDD case and the case moved slightly to the right of the table...
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    doubt sponge enclosure case hdd

    When this EVA sponge ages, its chemistry changes, does it melt and stick to the HDD?
  9. gamer87

    doubt sponge enclosure case hdd

    I know that this foam protects against vibration, but when it comes into contact with the lower part of the HDD, it generates pressure on the flat cable and on the silver plastic in the center of the HDD, damaging it in the long term?
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    doubt sponge enclosure case hdd

    composion immaterial? i not understand in hdd seagate ST500LM030 HDD flat cable and silver cover in center motor risks fragile
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    doubt sponge enclosure case hdd

    sponge eva orico press flat cable inthis my case?
  12. gamer87

    doubt sponge enclosure case hdd

    I have an Orico enclosure case model 25pw1 and a Seagate ST500LM030 HDD, the case contains a sponge I think its material is EVA and the manual says to place this sponge in the lower part of the case but this sponge in direct contact with the lower part of the HDD and the exposed flat cable, will...
  13. gamer87

    doubt quicktest hdd

    QuickTest is able to detect badblocks and errors on a HDD that has had its SMART reset and the firmware modified to hide errors or is this only possible in the full test?
  14. gamer87

    firmware bios and smart hdd

    what chip in PCB HDD 2.5" or 3.5" store BIOS and firmware and SMART? are 3 chips for 3 files? what type of chip?
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    doubt store hard disk

    HDDs have mechanical parts, motor, lubricant I have many 2.5" and 5.25" HDDs stored, how many times a year is it necessary to energize all these drivers for all the mechanics to operate and avoid failures and locks of the mechanics, lubricant and motor? HDDs 2.5 and 5.25 use flash memory to...

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