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Question surrounding screwing HDD not in too tight

Started by Stryker06 , Sep 01 2005 04:45 AM

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Stryker06

Posted 01 September 2005 - 04:45 AM

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Why is it advisible not too screw the hard disk drive in too tight? Can it damage the heads?
Sorry if this question seems dumb. :tazz:

Cheers,

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fnark

Posted 01 September 2005 - 11:56 AM

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The only thing i can think of is that because it contains moving parts, it should be able to move slightly within the case.
More likely though is that its one of those silly pieces of advice, like not using a mobile phone in a petrol station.

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Tyger

Posted 01 September 2005 - 12:12 PM

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Very important, screws for mounting drives are not the same as your regular screws, they are shorter and have finer threads, shorter is important so don't subsitute other types. You may get away with it with the bottom mounting, but longer screws in the side may damage the drive.