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Hard disk drive
Why is hard disk drive important?
• holds all the software that runs on your system and all your personal files.
What does the hard disk drive consist of?
• Disks
• Drive motor
• Gaps between disks
• Head motor
• Sealed case
disks
• A hard disk drive contains several disks which are stacked on top of each other.
drive motor
What does the drive motor do?
• The drive motor spins the disks very quickly, it runs all the time your PC is in use.
gaps between disks
What are the gaps used for?
• We need the gaps so the read/write heads can move across the disks and reach all parts quickly.
head motor
What does the head motor control?
• The head motor controls the read/write heads.
sealed case
Why is the drive in a sealed case?
• to keep out dust and smoke.
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