head crash
Computing
noun
A failure of a hard disk drive in which the read-write head comes into contact with the surface of the platter, causing permanent damage and loss of data.
- Head crashes are often caused by a sudden and severe movement of the drive while it is in use, such as when a laptop computer is dropped..
Origin
1960s; earliest use found in British Patents.
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