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But is the helium really required for the drive to function or is it just an efficiency thing? So that if all the helium leaks out the drive would just be slowe
by aequitas 4y ago
But is the helium really required for the drive to function or is it just an efficiency thing? So that if all the helium leaks out the drive would just be slower or consume more power?
- ck2 4y agoI believe the magnetic head has to float over the surface using some gas, helium allows it to get closer than regular air so it can read/write at higher density? If it becomes a vacuum or replaced by air, helium drives will fail.