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Hard to open - so it goes

  • May 15, 2024
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Old hard drives you can use for many DIY projects. For this you need to open the plate but most of the time. We will show you which tool you need and how you need to proceed.

Western Digital hard drive open
In a further practical tip we will show you what you can do if the USB port of your external hard drive is not working anymore. In another article we will show you the main hard disk Tools , through which every decision should know.

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If you want to open a hard disk, or many other technical devices, you need usually a screwdriver with various Torx attachments. A complete Set you can get for [[http://www.amazon.de/Hama-Schraubendreher-Magnetisierbar-Kreuzschlitz-Lederoptik/dp/B000NRU88E/?tag=chiponline/unter 10 Euro]].

If you want to open a hard disk, or many other technical devices, you need usually a screwdriver with various Torx attachments. A complete Set you can get for [[http://www.amazon.de/Hama-Schraubendreher-Magnetisierbar-Kreuzschlitz-Lederoptik/dp/B000NRU88E/?tag=chiponline/unter 10 Euro]].

Here you can see the first six Torx screws from the housing lid, but is missing...

Here you can see the first six Torx screws from the housing lid, but is missing...

She hides under the lid-sticker. Most of this is out of warranty reasons where appropriate.

She hides under the lid-sticker. Most of this is out of warranty reasons where appropriate.

Here you can see the finished open hard drive. In the center of the read / Write head and the top of the plates are clearly visible.

Here you can see the finished open hard drive. In the center of the read / Write head and the top of the plates are clearly visible.

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