Swap Hard Disk Drive Platters

How to Swap Hard Disk Drive Platters(2)

Tips
1.Before going for platter removal, try freezing the HDD (in an airtight container) and attempting to create a disk image using a tool like DD_Rescue .Sometimes, freezing the HDD will contract bearings enough to get a last read out of the HDD.

2.To remove the platters you might have to remove the head assembly.

3.Use the right tools!

4.This procedure is not for logically erased data. This procedure is for physically inoperable drives with intact data.

5.When swapping the platters be very careful with the head! Make sure the head is parked before you attempt to remove the platters.

6.Do your homework. Look at photos of the internals of a hard disk drive before you open one up.

7.HDD = hard disk drive

Warnings
1.This will void any existing warranty.

2.In most cases, this will also void your ENTIRE computers warranty, read the warranty very carefully

3.Hard Drives are assembled in hermetically-sealed clean rooms, free of any dust. A single speck of foreign material introduced onto a platter will destroy the drive most of the time. If this does happen, try a can of air and spray it off, but do not wipe or use chemicals.

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