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Problem: HDD turns itself off during use

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EvilNick

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I have a WD800JB that's about 2 years old now I think. Anyway, the problem is that sometimes, the drive will just turn itself off while the computer is on. I know because I might be in Windows or something, then I hear the drive spin down and stop followed by my screen freezing, then a nice big BSOD. Rebooting then tells me it can't find my HDD which is because the damn thing is still sleeping. Usually, a quick solution is to swap the power cable to another one.

Does this mean that my PSU is not supplying sufficient/consistent power to the HDD? I'm using an Enlight 420W which is a pretty reliable brand over here, just that this ain't TruePower or anything.

Or could heat cause the drive to sleep? Right now, it's situated in a 5.25" bay between a Sunbeam Rheobus and a Yamaha CDRW drive.

Would really appreciate help. Hope my drive isn't nearing death. :)
 
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