How To: Remove Magnets From A Computer Hard Drive
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(175 votes)
Published: Jun 04, 2007 5:22 p.m.
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DISCLAMER:
If you want to take apart a hard drive, make sure you do not want files on the hard drive. ALL DATA RISK THE CHANCE OF BEING LOST WHEN YOU OPEN THE CASE OF YOUR HARD DRIVE. WHEN YOU REMOVE THE DISKS/MAGNETS, IT IS ALMOST GUARANTEED THAT THE DATA WILL BE LOST.
TOOLS:
• Six edge screw driver (can be bought at almost any hardware store)
• Old junk hard drive
OPENING THE CASE:
First, you will want to open the case of your hard drive. There should be screws placed throughout the top of the case. Look carefully, some may be hiding under the label/sticker that is on the case. Find the right sized bit for the screw (most six sided screwdrivers will come with multiple sizes). Unscrew all of the screws on the exterior of the hard drive.
ONCE OPENED:
Once you have opened your case, you should see something like this:
REMOVING THE DISKS:
Using the screwdriver again, unscrew the center screws, like so:
Gently, pull each disk out, then the separator, then the next disk. Repeat until all of the disks are removed:
REMOVING THE MAGNETS:
Now that the disks have been removed, the magnets are more easily accessible:
Place a screwdriver like so:
And pry the magnets out of the casing:
CONCLUSION:
Now that you have some super magnets, have fun with them. Mess up someones computer monitor, use them as a fridge magnet, whatever you want. I advise you to leave the brackets on the magnets. The ones that I removed hit against each other and came loose. The brackets are a nice safety feature for the magnets. It allows you to have a nice grip point to remove them if they get stuck on a metal surface. The magnets can break (or shatter) if they clash against eachother. If this happens, I suggest taking silicone or hot glue (from a hot glue gun, duh) and wrap the magnet in the substance. This will help prevent further shattering of the magnet.
As you may have noticed, the disks that were removed have an amazing quality of reflection. They are great to be used for reflecting the light off of a laser pointer. If you would like to keep the disks shiny (no scratches) I advise you to store them like so: 
Sorry for the images blurriness. If you can’t see what the picture is of, I have taken the disks, and put them on the top of a lava lamp (through the center hole), so that the top and bottom won’t get scratched. Also, if you want to be a ‘gangstah’ as some people say; Take a gold chain and put it through the disks, and now you have some shiny geek-bling.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, leave a comment, or send me a message. |
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 | Jun 04, 2007 5:28 pm -
why would you do this |
 | Jun 04, 2007 5:29 pm -
why would i want some gay ass magnet |
| Jun 04, 2007 5:36 pm -
well i’m not a hippy and steal clothes |
 | Jun 04, 2007 5:41 pm -
this is relatively old but it still deserves a 5. You can use them to get rid of the magnetic hippy devices in stores and theyre awesome when you swallow one and stick ipods, keys, car parts,screwdrivers and guns to your stomach. Its also fun to attach them to your shoes with Krazy glue and walk up your locker at school. |
 | Jun 04, 2007 6:03 pm -
For those who are wondering what is so great about these magnets: http://en.wikipedia.org/w ki/Neodymium_magnet
If you still wonder, just Google "Rare Earth Magnets" some pretty amazing info should come up |
| Jun 04, 2007 7:03 pm -
i am responsible for ruining 32 brand new dell computer screens at my school using 2 neo magnets and 5 minutes when the teacher was gone. |
 | Jun 04, 2007 7:15 pm -
i am responsible for ruining 32 brand new dell computer screens at my school using 2 neo magnets and 5 minutes when the teacher was gone.[quote]
Wow your such a badass.
3* |
 | Jun 04, 2007 9:06 pm -
5 cuz danno the manno is the gayest thing around |
 | Jun 05, 2007 2:27 am -
Quote: paininvmuthafuckinas
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 | Jun 05, 2007 10:20 am -
Holy hell... is it true that these can support like 20lbs and maybe more? 5* anyways, i am gonna do this to my old computer. |
 | Jun 06, 2007 10:48 pm -
wow i cant believe ppl are complaining about somebody being an asshole on this sight...it happens all the time...but five stars anyway |
 | Jun 09, 2007 2:48 pm -
5*s |
 | Jun 10, 2007 3:46 am -
eyy man why you delete my comments ? |
 | Jun 11, 2007 1:36 pm -
this is an awesome egg 5* the magnets i got out of my hard drive look about twice the size of the ones in your picture and the ones in badspella’s picture! |
 | Jun 11, 2007 1:49 pm -
I give 3* cause you got it, but i took one apart last week and the magnets were one of the first things i took out, the disk was last, if magnets is all you need, you took the long way |
 | Jun 13, 2007 8:36 pm -
this is easy i’ve done it with a hammer and a flat head screw driver |
 | Jun 21, 2007 6:32 pm -
you can always glue them to your clipless shoes and use them to trip road sensors so you dnt wait a year at traffic lights |
 | Jun 27, 2007 1:55 pm -
Some that are slightly larger than the size of a penny are powerful enough to lift over 10 kilograms.
=O 0wnt 5* |
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