Apple Drives

I am often asked which make of drive is good and which is bad. The answer is like trying to recommend which type of car to buy, but there are two drives which should be replaced today if you have one.

The two problem Apple drives are both Segate Momentus (2.5"). The models are

• Momentus 5400.2 Firmware 7.01
• Momentus 5400.3 Firmware 3.CAE

If you have either of these two drives, then backup up all data today, and have the drive replaced. If the drive dies (this afternoon) physical recovery is all but impossible.

All makes and models of drive fail, but these are currently possibly the worst.