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head crash
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head crashnoun
(computer science) a crash of a read/write head in a hard disk drive (usually caused by contact of the head with the surface of the magnetic disk)
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head crash
A head crash is a type of catastrophic failure that occurs in hard disk drives when the read-write head of a hard disk drive comes in contact with the magnetic platter surface or 'crashes' into it. This typically causes permanent damage, resulting in data loss and frequently makes the affected area unreadable. Head crashes can be caused by various factors, such as mechanical shock, wear, and electronic failure.
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Head crash
A head crash is a hard-disk failure that occurs when a read–write head of a hard disk drive comes in contact with its rotating platter, resulting in permanent and usually irreparable damage to the magnetic media on the platter surface. It is most commonly caused by a sudden severe motion of the disk, for example the jolt caused by dropping a laptop on the ground while it is operating.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of head crash in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of head crash in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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