Hard Drive Failure?? Is it bad RAM?

[Wannabetechie]

Hey,
I've posted another post before, but no answers. Can a hard drive fail (create bad sectors, physcal damage, etc) from having a bad RAM module? If so, how do you check it?

Thank you for any ideas.

WBT

 

[IslandCustom]

Go to the hard drive manufacturer's web site and download their testing utility to check the drive for errors. A thorough check will probably take hours, depending on the size of the drive. I've never heard of bad RAM destroying a drive.

 

[Wannabetechie]

I just reposted another part to my other thread. I'm trying a memory test know and so far no errors. The fan on the other hand seems to be jerking. Looks like is moves a little, then stops. Could heat be the problem that is making my HDD's blow up? Thank you for the quick response.

Dennis