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Seagate Barracuda ST31000340NS: How to Reduce/Disable Frequent Disk Head Parking in Windows 10

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  • #1 16229915
    Fiksar
    Level 7  
    Hello.
    I have a problem with the new disk, namely it often carries out parking of the head, even several times a minute. I have the computer under my desk, without the possibility of overturning it or any shocks. I would like to reduce the frequency of parking or turn it off completely. I have Windows 10, but nowhere can I find instructions on how to disable the parking of the head. The drive model is Seagate Barracuda ST31000340NS.
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  • #2 16232813
    piotr147
    Level 17  
    This is normal under Windows.
    Prepare to replace the drive as it won't take long.
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  • #3 16232894
    Kasek21
    Level 43  
    It's one thing to change the power plan on your system.

    The second is, for example, in the CrystalDiskInfo program, in APM options, change the mode to performance.

    piotr147 wrote:
    Prepare to replace the drive as it won't take long.

    Then buy it, mate :)
  • #4 16234539
    Fiksar
    Level 7  
    I don't know why, but in Crystal DiskInfo I can't edit the APM tab.
  • #6 16234720
    Fiksar
    Level 7  
    Yes, it is completely inactive.
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  • #8 16234762
    Fiksar
    Level 7  
    In HDDscan I also can't change APM, "Advanced Power Management" tab is not supported, so you cannot change settings, AAM tab is also not supported.
  • #9 16234772
    Kasek21
    Level 43  
    In the linked topic you have some solutions.

    PS. You can search as well as we do - just use Google. Maybe in this model there is a firmware lock regarding interference with APM settings.
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  • #10 16234836
    Fiksar
    Level 7  
    The HDparm program also did not change anything, I downloaded CrystalDiskInfo and I managed to change the APM values to 255 but it did not help, the same setting to 254.

    Added after 42 [minutes]:

    I am throwing a screenshot from the HDtune program here, maybe it will tell you something, and besides, I do not know why it does not show me the number of parking in any program Load / Unload cycle count
    Seagate Barracuda ST31000340NS: How to Reduce/Disable Frequent Disk Head Parking in Windows 10
  • #11 16234947
    Kasek21
    Level 43  
    SMART is OK and won't help.

    As for the second question, what I wrote earlier, the disk firmware probably does not support this option.
  • #12 16234984
    Fiksar
    Level 7  
    So there's nothing you can do about it? I have the latest firmware. As for parking the disk, it does not bother me very much, at most it will be the disk, I have 3 years warranty, which at this frequency is unlikely to survive; (
  • #13 16234992
    Kasek21
    Level 43  
    Just parking the heads is not a problem - unless it interferes with the use of the computer.
  • #14 16235026
    Fiksar
    Level 7  
    It doesn't cause any problem, the disc works fine except for the sound that I am already used to.
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Topic summary

The discussion revolves around the frequent head parking issue of the Seagate Barracuda ST31000340NS hard drive in Windows 10. Users express concerns about the drive parking its heads multiple times per minute, seeking ways to reduce or disable this feature. Suggestions include adjusting power settings in Windows and using the CrystalDiskInfo software to modify Advanced Power Management (APM) settings. However, some users report being unable to edit APM settings in CrystalDiskInfo and other tools like HDDScan and HDparm, indicating potential firmware restrictions. Despite the frequent parking, some users note that it does not significantly impact performance, although they worry about the long-term durability of the drive under warranty.
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