A gamer reports on reddit about buying a 2 TB hard drive for around 2 €. The flea market deal seems to have paid off for him at first glance. But upon closer inspection, he realizes that something important is missing from this storage device.
Where did the purchase go wrong? A visit to the flea market can yield great bargains, but some turn out to be duds, as a reddit user reports. The object of his desire was a 2 TB hard drive from Seagate, which he had purchased for the equivalent of 2 €.
The best price for a new purchase is currently around 70 €. At that time, he thought he had won the jackpot.
Function test unsuccessful
What was the result of his test? When he connected the storage device, it turned out to be a huge flop. According to him, he could only hear two clicks. The new owner of the hard drive did not mention any further operational noises or any recognizable function.
What did the affected person do next? For this reason, he decided to open the drive, which is usually not a good idea. Since such mass storage devices contain electronics with finely machined parts, there is an unavoidable risk of dust contamination of the interior when opened by laypeople. This contamination, in turn, leads to severe damages to the internal components and makes data recovery very complicated to impossible.
Rude awakening regarding the cause of the error
Where was the problem? Under the given circumstances, the reddit user had nothing more to lose and discovered that crucial mechanical components were missing inside. The metal disks that represent the actual data storage were absent. Therefore, saving files without these components is technically impossible.
Mockery in the comments
What do other users on reddit say about his story? Many of the comments on this post are filled with schadenfreude but also express sympathy for the unlucky one:
- “Congratulations, you spent 2 € for a strong permanent magnet and a blue plastic hard drive holder.”
- “Don’t forget the solid metal case; it’s great for awesome DIY projects.”
Have you had similar experiences? And if so, how did they turn out for you?
User buys new gaming PC for 1,000 euros with AMD graphics card – Regrets the purchase immediately upon opening his package.
