L lerner1 In Runtime Messages 179 Aug 26, 2006 #1 when installing a hard drive in a computer does it matter if it is standing up and down or laying down ?
when installing a hard drive in a computer does it matter if it is standing up and down or laying down ?
TRDCorolla1 Golden Master Messages 12,592 Location California Aug 26, 2006 #2 That part doesn't matter. I've had them laying on it's side, standing vertically, or had them flat.
L lhuser Golden Master Messages 13,147 Aug 26, 2006 #3 I even had them upside down and at an angle lol! But, the only thing I wouldn't do it shake it during operational times. Besides that, it doesn't matter.
I even had them upside down and at an angle lol! But, the only thing I wouldn't do it shake it during operational times. Besides that, it doesn't matter.
joe pic Fully Optimized Messages 2,527 Aug 27, 2006 #5 it really doesn't matter. most of them are shock resistant believe it or not...i know laptop hdd's are.
it really doesn't matter. most of them are shock resistant believe it or not...i know laptop hdd's are.
Tommy Boy Golden Master Messages 8,463 Location USA Aug 27, 2006 #6 Doesn't matter what position it's in, just make sure it's secure so it doesn't move.