locate hard-drive in tower?

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genxie

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can anyone tell me where to physically locate and pull out the hard-drive or memory CPU from a tower computer or at least what it looks like? I want to find the unit that has all the memory of my past or deleted work so that I can just keep that part and recycle the rest of the computer...

also the same for a dell inspiron laptop...thanks in advance.
 

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Hello genxie.



If you're looking for a way to "remove" data from a hard disk drive (HDD) then have a look at the tutorial at the link below, it doesn't actually "remove" the data it writes zeroes to the entire HDD so that the data is virtually un-recoverable.


Disk - Clean and Clean All with Diskpart Command
 

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ASUS P5Q Pro
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the info i was needing was the actual physical location as the computer crashed and I had no way of writing anything to anything...just to take it out. but thank you anyway because its worth a look for future reference.
 

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HP pavilion dv9000
OS
windows 7 home premium - 32 bit
CPU
AMD Turion 64x2 mobile technology TL-58 1.90 GH
Memory
2.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA nforce PCI system management
Sound Card
conexant high definition smartaudio HD2
Monitor(s) Displays
generic pnp monitor
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900
Hard Drives
toshiba MK 1637 GSx ATA device
PSU
HP A/C adaptor HP PPP012 H-S wide range input 1-240V 90 watt
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plastic
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none
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HID keyboard device - standard PS/2 keyboard
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none
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extreme high speed
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ACPIx86 based PC
genxie said:
can anyone tell me where to physically locate and pull out the hard-drive or memory CPU from a tower computer or at least what it looks like? I want to find the unit that has all the memory of my past or deleted work so that I can just keep that part and recycle the rest of the computer...

also the same for a dell inspiron laptop...thanks in advance.
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For both computers, go to the manufacturer's website for info on that particular computer.


Qujicker and easier is to ask a friend who knows what to look for and who has worked on computers. They are all similar and all different.
 

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Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
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MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
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AMD A10-4600M
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AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
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AMD Radeon HD 7660G
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High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
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1600x900@60Hz
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SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
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Standard PS/2 Keyboard
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HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
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What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
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Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
Hard drive: Remove side screws, cables, slide out
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Memory- unlatch sticks at end, remove gently with rocking motion
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so the memory is what I want? thats where the old deleted work is someone could dredge up? the hard-drive doesnt contain any past work/data?
 

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windows 7 home premium - 32 bitAMD Turion 64x2 mobile technology TL-58 1.90 GH2.00 GBNVIDIA nforce PCI system management
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP pavilion dv9000
OS
windows 7 home premium - 32 bit
CPU
AMD Turion 64x2 mobile technology TL-58 1.90 GH
Memory
2.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA nforce PCI system management
Sound Card
conexant high definition smartaudio HD2
Monitor(s) Displays
generic pnp monitor
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900
Hard Drives
toshiba MK 1637 GSx ATA device
PSU
HP A/C adaptor HP PPP012 H-S wide range input 1-240V 90 watt
Case
plastic
Cooling
none
Keyboard
HID keyboard device - standard PS/2 keyboard
Mouse
none
Internet Speed
extreme high speed
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ACPIx86 based PC
The hard drive is what you want. That is what all the data is written to.
 

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SuperBeast
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Windows 10 Tech Preview 9926 x64
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AMD FX-8350
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Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3
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16GB DDR3 1333
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Asus R9 290 DirectCU II OC, Gigabyte Windforce R9 290 OC
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Integrated w/ Creative A250 2.1 speakers
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Chrome
Take a look at gregrocker's picture of a hard drive. Look inside your computer and then remove the drive from the broken computer. You can then take a large hammer and smash the drive. Hit it many times and the data will be unrecoverable. Now you can donate the computer to anyone you wish without worry your data will get into the wrong hands. Just toss the old hard drive into the recycling bin.
 

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Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 20...16GB
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell OP7010
OS
Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
Memory
16GB
Monitor(s) Displays
4 Dell 24" LCD
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Keyboard
Dell
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Dell Optical
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40meg
genxie said:
so the memory is what I want? thats where the old deleted work is someone could dredge up? the hard-drive doesnt contain any past work/data?
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This is simply a very honest answer to you:
With your present knowledge level, please, please get someone in your circle of friends to remove the hard drive.
 

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MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bitAMD A10-4600M6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU
AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard
AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1600x900@60Hz
Hard Drives
SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Internet Speed
What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info
Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
i think what the OP is after is away to get the data off the hdd ,i think what the op is trying to say is my pc is fubarred ineed the info off the drive ;)
 

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win 7 ultimate32bit, Win8.1pro wmc 32bit
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amd phenom x4 9600
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asus m2n32-sli deluxe
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corsair twinxs 2x2gb
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2x nvidia 1gb 8500gt
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onboard
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23" PB Viseo 233d
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1920x1080
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maxtor sata 500gb
maxtor sata 320gb
fujitsu sata200gb
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oryxx tornado 750w
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thermaltake xaser lll
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artic freezer64 pro + 7 case fans
pebbly said:
i think what the OP is after is away to get the data off the hdd ,i think what the op is trying to say is my pc is fubarred ineed the info off the drive ;)
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Oh...well then I agree with karlsnooks, get someone to help.
 

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Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 20...16GB
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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell OP7010
OS
Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
Memory
16GB
Monitor(s) Displays
4 Dell 24" LCD
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Keyboard
Dell
Mouse
Dell Optical
Internet Speed
40meg

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win 7 ultimate32bit, Win8.1pro wmc 32bitamd phenom x4 9600corsair twinxs 2x2gb2x nvidia 1gb 8500gt
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PC/Desktop
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self build
OS
win 7 ultimate32bit, Win8.1pro wmc 32bit
CPU
amd phenom x4 9600
Motherboard
asus m2n32-sli deluxe
Memory
corsair twinxs 2x2gb
Graphics Card(s)
2x nvidia 1gb 8500gt
Sound Card
onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
23" PB Viseo 233d
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
maxtor sata 500gb
maxtor sata 320gb
fujitsu sata200gb
PSU
oryxx tornado 750w
Case
thermaltake xaser lll
Cooling
artic freezer64 pro + 7 case fans
karlsnooks said:
genxie said:
so the memory is what I want? thats where the old deleted work is someone could dredge up? the hard-drive doesnt contain any past work/data?
Click to expand...

This is simply a very honest answer to you:
With your present knowledge level, please, please get someone in your circle of friends to remove the hard drive.
Click to expand...

I believe this is a very honest answer.
 

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Oh come on fellas... we're not transplanting a kidney here. Everyone started at zero at some point, right?
 

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Asus P8P67 Pro
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8GB G.Skill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL7D-8GBXH 1866MHz 8-9-8-24
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EVGA GTX 570 SC
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X-Fi Titanium Fatality
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OCZ Vertex 3 120GB.
1TB Samsung F3.
2TB Samsung F4.
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PC Power & Cooling Silencer 760
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Lian Li Lancool K62
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Thermalright Venomous X Black/Scythe S-Flex/Shin-Etsu X23
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Logitech G500
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Fumz said:
Oh come on fellas... we're not transplanting a kidney here. Everyone started at zero at some point, right?
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What is simple for you may not be for others? I think we have explained it but are still getting questions. I believe that is why Karl made his suggestion.
 

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Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 20...16GB
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell OP7010
OS
Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
Memory
16GB
Monitor(s) Displays
4 Dell 24" LCD
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Keyboard
Dell
Mouse
Dell Optical
Internet Speed
40meg
I realize that... I'm just saying we continue to answer the questions instead of telling him to give up and hand it off to a friend. Yes?
 

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7 Ultimate x64
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i5-2500k
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Asus P8P67 Pro
Memory
8GB G.Skill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL7D-8GBXH 1866MHz 8-9-8-24
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 570 SC
Sound Card
X-Fi Titanium Fatality
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung S27A550H 27" LED
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
OCZ Vertex 3 120GB.
1TB Samsung F3.
2TB Samsung F4.
PSU
PC Power & Cooling Silencer 760
Case
Lian Li Lancool K62
Cooling
Thermalright Venomous X Black/Scythe S-Flex/Shin-Etsu X23
Keyboard
MS Natural Elite 4000 Ergonomic
Mouse
Logitech G500
Internet Speed
6MB/768
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Logitech Z-5500 505 watts.
D-Link DGL-4500.
Tripp-Lite Smart Pro 1500.
asking for help from a friend is not giving up but rather good, common-sense.
 

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MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bitAMD A10-4600M6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU
AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard
AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1600x900@60Hz
Hard Drives
SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Internet Speed
What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info
Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
You get no disagreement from me on that; however, it does rob the OP of that sense of accomplishment. Since he's half-way there already, why not see the job through?

If this was about installing a new CPU, then for sure I'd say get the experienced friend to show you how, but since we're talking about a dead machine and an old hard drive...
 

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7 Ultimate x64i5-2500k8GB G.Skill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL7D-8GBXH 1866...EVGA GTX 570 SC
OS
7 Ultimate x64
CPU
i5-2500k
Motherboard
Asus P8P67 Pro
Memory
8GB G.Skill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL7D-8GBXH 1866MHz 8-9-8-24
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 570 SC
Sound Card
X-Fi Titanium Fatality
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung S27A550H 27" LED
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
OCZ Vertex 3 120GB.
1TB Samsung F3.
2TB Samsung F4.
PSU
PC Power & Cooling Silencer 760
Case
Lian Li Lancool K62
Cooling
Thermalright Venomous X Black/Scythe S-Flex/Shin-Etsu X23
Keyboard
MS Natural Elite 4000 Ergonomic
Mouse
Logitech G500
Internet Speed
6MB/768
Other Info
Logitech Z-5500 505 watts.
D-Link DGL-4500.
Tripp-Lite Smart Pro 1500.
yeah OK I get it...I have the hard drive out and its smashed.
 

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windows 7 home premium - 32 bitAMD Turion 64x2 mobile technology TL-58 1.90 GH2.00 GBNVIDIA nforce PCI system management
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP pavilion dv9000
OS
windows 7 home premium - 32 bit
CPU
AMD Turion 64x2 mobile technology TL-58 1.90 GH
Memory
2.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA nforce PCI system management
Sound Card
conexant high definition smartaudio HD2
Monitor(s) Displays
generic pnp monitor
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900
Hard Drives
toshiba MK 1637 GSx ATA device
PSU
HP A/C adaptor HP PPP012 H-S wide range input 1-240V 90 watt
Case
plastic
Cooling
none
Keyboard
HID keyboard device - standard PS/2 keyboard
Mouse
none
Internet Speed
extreme high speed
Other Info
ACPIx86 based PC
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