Concerned about your data following multiple power interruptions
Concerned about your data following multiple power interruptions
A few days back the weather turned quite severe for short periods, causing intermittent power interruptions (lights flicking on and off multiple times). For clarity, I’m not an electrician, so I’m uncertain if this points to a surge event. My laptop is protected by a robust surge suppressor, but my external monitor—linked via HDMI to the laptop—is not shielded. It’s connected to another outlet. The laptop remained operational and entered battery mode several times, as indicated by its light, suggesting no sudden power cut. I’m worried that the monitor might have experienced power fluctuations. I’ve heard some discussions about surges traveling through HDMI connections, especially with important data files. At the time, I had only the file explorer open and used a laptop equipped with dual power adapters (area51m r2).
Hey there! This might sound surprising, but everything looks okay.
I understand it may seem a bit forced, but others on forums have expressed worry about it. Since I’m not an electrician, I’m unsure how significant the surge was, but I feel uneasy. At the time, I also had my backup plugged in, which makes things even more concerning.
Your worry is understandable, though perhaps not fully justified. To ease those concerns, you can try selecting random files to verify they’re fine. Running a chkdsk scan might also help detect any issues. Remember, modern computers are quite reliable. I’d also suggest ensuring your backup is connected to a surge protector—or even better, a UPS.
My backup is simply an external hard drive connected when it was installed