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    Silly external HDD question

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by bubba_000, Sep 10, 2007.

  1. bubba_000

    bubba_000 Notebook Evangelist

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    HI

    I just bought a 250 GB 3.5'' HDD and an enclosure to transform it into an external one. My question is: is there any problem if I put it in the vertical position(the enclosure has a stand for this)? Or is it better to store it horizontally?
     
    bubba_000, Sep 10, 2007
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    It will work fine either way...so its up to you.
     
    RasBastard, Sep 10, 2007
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    Shouldn't make a difference.
     
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    Thanks guys :)
     
    bubba_000, Sep 10, 2007
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