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New HDD - how to test the mechanical part (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I've read numerous posts about checking a new hdd, SMART tests, writing data and checking etc. but this is about damage to the mechanical part (bearings etc).

Situation: New hdd comes in delivered by Amazon or other seller, visual inspection is ok (of course one would return if sign of physical damage is evident).

How can I check if the hdd has sustained an impact or a drop that has left no external damage but could limit its durability? I'm thinking about small internal damage that would be no apparent after power-on, but that would limit durability.

Would I use the same tools to check read/write functionality (SMART, Badblocks etc.)?

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago

Hard drives only write and read data, and everything is tested when you do such operations. It's not like the engine is working but not the radio or I didn't test the WiFi and the antena is busted or something.