Hard disk drive.
They don't wear out for the most part,just fail to work. If something seems wrong,it is most likely the wiring,switch,outlet,or component.
hard drive
Linux systems aren't any more prone to physical failure than any other computer systems. If you are referring to a device being incompatible with Linux, the most troublesome are probably controllerless dial-up modems (WinModems).
most likely yes
Metals are used in most switch gear because they are good condectors of electricity and are durable. Carbon would also works well and is less likely to fuse together but it less ductile and more likely to fail because of fategue.
You most likely loose your vision
Platform-dependent. If you have an OS on your computer, then most likely you cannot access hardware directly from userland programs.
Most likely not. but knowing Hollywood most likely. It would fail though Bioshock is perfect as a game but not a movie.
hard drive
if ur refering to bios or POST poer on self test a hardware component is damaged or somethings loose if it in windows its most likely USB or Ps/2 failure or software driver problem
Home Depot, Staples and other hardware stores.
Vulnerability.