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How To Open A Desktop Hard Drive

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  1. How To Open A Desktop Hard Drive, Remove The Front Screws: stap 1, afbeelding 1 van 2 How To Open A Desktop Hard Drive, Remove The Front Screws: stap 1, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Use a size 8 Torx screwdriver to remove the front screws. The location and amount may vary depending on your drive, but they are very easy to locate.

  2. How To Open A Desktop Hard Drive, Removing The Hidden Screws: stap 2, afbeelding 1 van 2 How To Open A Desktop Hard Drive, Removing The Hidden Screws: stap 2, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • There may be a screw hidden under the front sticker, so make sure to peel it off and check before you open it up. Use a spudger to peel off any material in the way of the screw

    • Please check under the sticker before you open up your disk drive. I didn't, and went full brute-force on the hard drive cover. Whoops!

  3. How To Open A Desktop Hard Drive: stap 3, afbeelding 1 van 2 How To Open A Desktop Hard Drive: stap 3, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Slide a spudger around the front cover to remove any adhesive or rubber insulation before opening.

  4. How To Open A Desktop Hard Drive: stap 4, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Gently remove the cover.

    • Do NOT do what I did, please.

  5. How To Open A Desktop Hard Drive: stap 5, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • There you have it! Now you have a fully-opened hard drive. Whether you want to make a pretty cool (and large) paperweight or perma-delete your data, you can now do so.

Conclusie

This is not a reversible process. I am not responsible for any damage done to you or your hard drive while opening it.

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Lid sinds: 11/11/23

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