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    Magnet in the XPS case

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by canada16, Mar 22, 2008.

  1. canada16

    canada16 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey

    I was just wondering if the magnet in the XPS case would affect the hard drive or the electrics.

    Am just curious, cause it attched its self to the bottom of the laptop and I thought I read somewere that you should not put magnets near a computer.

    Thanks
     
    canada16, Mar 22, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    No. A weak ferrous magnet like that would need to be rubbed over the HDD to do anything.
     
    Lithus, Mar 22, 2008
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  3. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Evidently not, since so many notebooks incorporate that feature. ;)
     
    pixelot, Mar 22, 2008
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  4. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    I'm sure that Dell has already thought of that or they wouldn't have done it.
    If it bothers you, take it out and sew on some velcro.
     
    jack53, Mar 23, 2008
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