Hard drives are usually self-contained, sealed devices. Why must the case for the hard drive remain sealed closed?

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12 November, 19:59

Hard drives are usually self-contained, sealed devices. Why must the case for the hard drive remain sealed closed?

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Holloway · Answer 1

To avoid contact with any contaminants that might be able to destroy the data.

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Hard drives are usually self-contained, sealed devices and the case for the hard drive must remain sealed closed to avoid contact with any contaminants that might be able to destroy the data.