What will happen if the hard drive is broken?
The hard disk is a key component for storing data in the computer. Once it fails, the system may not start properly or data may be lost. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days, analyze the boot performance, possible causes and solutions after the hard disk is damaged, and provide structured data for reference.
1. Common symptoms of booting after the hard disk is damaged

When a hard drive fails, the following symptoms will usually show up on boot:
| performance | Possible reasons |
|---|---|
| System cannot start, black screen or blue screen | System file corruption or hard drive physical failure |
| Boot prompt "No Boot Device Found" | The hard disk is not recognized or the boot partition is damaged |
| Frequent freezes or freezes | The hard disk has bad sectors or read and write errors. |
| File is missing or cannot be opened | Data corruption or partition table error |
2. Main causes of hard drive damage
According to recent popular discussions and user feedback, the main causes of hard drive damage include:
| Reason | Proportion (reference data) |
|---|---|
| Physical damage (falling, shaking, etc.) | 35% |
| Natural aging caused by long-term use | 30% |
| Unstable power supply or sudden power outage | 20% |
| Virus or malware damage | 10% |
| Other reasons (such as high temperature, water intrusion, etc.) | 5% |
3. Solutions after hard drive damage
If the hard drive is damaged and the computer cannot be booted, you can try the following methods:
1.Check hard drive connection: Make sure the data cable and power cable of the hard disk are connected properly, and try to replace the interface or cable.
2.Use PE system or boot disk: Start the PE system through a U disk or CD and check whether the hard disk can be recognized.
3.Data recovery tools: If the hard disk is partially damaged, you can use professional tools (such as DiskGenius, Recuva) to try to recover data.
4.Replace hard drive: For severely physically damaged hard drives, it is recommended to replace the hard drive with a new one and reinstall the system.
4. Recent hot topics: Preventive measures for hard disk failure
According to discussions across the Internet in the past 10 days, the following preventive measures have attracted much attention:
| Precautions | Recommendation index (5 stars full score) |
|---|---|
| Back up important data regularly | ★★★★★ |
| Avoid frequent vibration or impact on the hard drive | ★★★★☆ |
| Use a stable power supply and UPS | ★★★★☆ |
| Regularly check hard drive health (such as SMART testing) | ★★★☆☆ |
5. Summary
There are various symptoms of booting up after the hard disk is damaged. It may be that the system cannot start, data is lost, or it freezes frequently. By analyzing recent hot topics, we found that physical damage and natural aging are the main reasons. Users are advised to back up their data regularly and take preventive measures to reduce the risk of hard drive failure. If the hard drive is damaged, you can try to use tools to recover data or replace the hard drive with a new one.
Finally, I would like to remind everyone:Data is priceless, backup first!
check the details
check the details