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    How to store my HDD

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by TheMacs, Mar 5, 2012.

  1. TheMacs

    TheMacs Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys, I'm sending in my M18x to get the video cards and chassis replaced (seperate issues) and I'm keeping my boot drive since I have confidential information stored on it and currently have no means of backing it up. I don't have a static bag, so what would be the safest way to store it while the laptop is with Dell?
     
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  2. V_Chip

    V_Chip Be about it.

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    Ziploc bags work fine.

    Future reference:
    For backup you could look at free storage providers like Dropbox, Sugarsync, and ZumoDrive. All up to 5gb free of charge.
     
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  3. TheMacs

    TheMacs Notebook Consultant

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    I work as a contract negotiator/client manager for a private security firm (I'm also a student). We have everything essential backed up to SkyDrive, but I also have a lot of personal notes and the like. I just feel a lot more comfortable if there's one copy of stuff like that.
     
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  4. V_Chip

    V_Chip Be about it.

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    Whatever floats your boat. :p
     
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  5. steviejones133

    steviejones133 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You can buy anti-static pouches off Ebay for peanuts, that's the best way to store it. Just search for "anti static bag" and you will get loads of varying sizes ....
     
    steviejones133, Mar 6, 2012
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