head crash

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Noun head crash has 1 sense

head crash - (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)
--₁ is a kind of crash

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Head Crash

Description:

A head crash, in the field of computer science, refers to a catastrophic failure that occurs when the read/write head of a hard disk drive makes physical contact with the rotating disk platter. This collision causes severe damage to the magnetic recording layer, resulting in data loss or corruption.

Sample Sentences:

The sudden head crash caused by the drop rendered all the files on my hard drive inaccessible.
During the backup process, it is essential to prevent head crashes to ensure the integrity of the stored information.
Avoid moving or shaking your computer while it's accessing data to reduce the risk of a potential head crash.

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