hard failure
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hard failure
[′härd ′fāl·yər] (computer science)
Equipment failure that requires repair by a person with specialized knowledge before the equipment can be put back into operation.
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hardware failure
A malfunction within the electronic circuits or electromechanical components (disks, tapes) of a computer system. Recovery from a hardware failure requires repair or replacement of the offending part. Contrast with software failure.Copyright © 1981-2019 by The Computer Language Company Inc. All Rights reserved. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher.