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Head Crash

a serious disk drive failure where, in most cases, the head comes in
contact with the disk. In normal operation the head floats an almost immeasurable
distance above the disk. If dust or dirt becomes lodged in this space it can
cause a loss of data and permanent damage to the disk. Disk replacement is the
only cure for such a disaster. Particles as small as cigarette smoke molecules
have been known to cause a head crash.