Hi all,

First post here so hello to everyone.

I have 2 drives - both Seagate Momentus - one 320GB 5400.5 and one 500GB 7200.4 (in external caddies) that have both failed in the same way. They emitted a quiet grinding/beeping when powered up. Upon inspection the bottom head of each stack is damaged. Does anyone know why these are failing in such a way?

I'm wondering whether a motor problem would be damaging heads?

If so would a headstack replacement work as a repair - or just damage another set of heads?


Many thanks

If the heads are visibly damaged I would guess impact or general rough handling

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You don't have to backup all of your files, just the ones you want to keep.

If your idea is just for repair, best thing is to throw it to the garbage and buy new ones.