packard bell pc disabling hard drive


  1. evansj
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    packard bell pc disabling hard drive


    hi,
    i have recently decided to get rid of my very old packard bell pc. but in it manual it says "if you should need to remove or replace your hard drive please make sure its status is offline before removing it". so my question is how do you put a pc hard into offline status.


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  3. theog
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    Turn the PC OFF at the MAINS.
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  4. evansj
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    it also mention something about making sure it is undetectable
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  6. pebbly
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    evansj said:
    it also mention something about making sure it is undetectable
    Hi evansj, do you want to just erase the HDD before you scrap the PC or do you intend to keep the HDD for future use?
    If the former , there are many free to download erasers ,just google or if you have access to a powerful magnet then run that over the drive a feww times ,then the HDD can be disposed of responsibly :)
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  7. theog
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    evansj said:
    it also mention something about making sure it is undetectable
    The HD drive needs power to be detectable.
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  8. evansj
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    thank you both for your help
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  10. pebbly
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    evansj said:
    thank you both for your help
    You're very welcome , If you need more help just ask :)
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  11. theog
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    You are welcome.
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