Hard Drive Care
Make backups and keep them current
- Run anti virus software regularly
- Defragment files and scan the hard drive occasionally
- Don't smoke around your hard drive
- Don't leave the PC turned off for weeks or months at a time
- High Humidity can be dangerous for hard drive
- Be gentle with the hard drive
- Take precautions when moving a hard drive or changing CMOS setup
Source: A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC by Jean Andrews