External drives are by definition easier to damage, even inadvertantly.
You may just move it whilst spinning and not notice, etc. Also, lots of power up/power down don't do good to the motor
But you've mainly been unlucky, yes
External drives are by definition easier to damage, even inadvertantly.
You may just move it whilst spinning and not notice, etc. Also, lots of power up/power down don't do good to the motor
But you've mainly been unlucky, yes