How do you store a removed internal hard drive?

HoakDS · 07-14-2008, 09:33 PM

Hi,

I'm moving soon, and I don't have space for a tower case in my car. To protect my information, I removed the hard drives. I was wondering how you go about storing them so they don't get destroyed by static electricity? What shouldn't I store them in?

Thanks

Dan

**Cromewell** · 07-14-2008, 10:10 PM

You can probably just put it anywhere you want and it likely will be fine. If you are worried about it put it in an anti static bag. You can get them from most computer shops if you don't have any extras.

cohen · 07-14-2008, 11:05 PM

Exactly what i was going to suggest, anti static bag.

azwebs · 07-15-2008, 12:29 AM

Anti static bags - if you can pick them up! My local store's been out for weeks.

You could also use bubblewrap.

Don't store them near a car heater, cos sometimes it gives out moisture.

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HoakDS New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 0	How do you store a removed internal hard drive? Hi, I'm moving soon, and I don't have space for a tower case in my car. To protect my information, I removed the hard drives. I was wondering how you go about storing them so they don't get destroyed by static electricity? What shouldn't I store them in? Thanks Dan

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Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 10,368	You can probably just put it anywhere you want and it likely will be fine. If you are worried about it put it in an anti static bag. You can get them from most computer shops if you don't have any extras. __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in ruttin' command here. www.userfriendly.org

07-14-2008, 11:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
cohen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 14 Posts: 8,181	Exactly what i was going to suggest, anti static bag. __________________ My Website Desktop / Laptop Motherboard: Asus M2N X SE / Unknown CPU: AMD 4000+ 2.1GHZ x 2 / Intel Pentium M 1.60GHZ Ram: 2GB Transcend / 512MB Hard Drive: 320GB / 60GB Video Card: Both Intergrated Monitor: 19" Benq / 15.4" OS: Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 / Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3

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azwebs Gold Member Join Date: May 2007 Age: 14 Posts: 414	Anti static bags - if you can pick them up! My local store's been out for weeks. You could also use bubblewrap. Don't store them near a car heater, cos sometimes it gives out moisture. __________________ In no way should my posts be taken as professional advice. Use the information I provide at your own risk. Intel Core 2 Quad QX6850 3.0Ghz @ 4.5Ghz 16GB OCZ ReaperX 1333Mhz DDR3 RAM (going for 32GB soon) 3 x 1TB Seagate SATA II 7200RPM 32MB XFX GTX280 1GB OC'ed Edition in 3-Way SLi 4x BluRay Writer, 24x DL DVD Burner 2 x Samsung SM245B+ 24" (1920 x 1200) Windows Vista Ultimate 64-Bit

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