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remove the platters ....why I need a tool ?

 
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marcolisi
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:48 am    Post subject: remove the platters ....why I need a tool ? Reply with quote

hello guys, could u pls tell me why to remove platters I need a platter remover tool ?

Is there any way to remove the platters without any tool and without damaging the hd ?

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hddstudio
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

because you need to maintain the alignment.

And for the 2nd question : No.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If the HDD is single platter most of the time you do not need a tool, but it is still risky.


For two platters and above you need a tool. This is because platters have to keep alignment. If they move even a micron your data is lost.
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