are hdd magnetically shielded?

[rentonj7]

are harddrives magnetically shielded? if so, how? is it a metal case that shields the platters?

[iNeb]

I don't think so, if you took a magnet over it, it will mess teh data up.

[PyroSama]

They arent. But they do have magnets in them that block the pularity of the large powerfull magnets in them. Thats why you can stick a HDD to a fridge.



PyroSama

[Siliconjunkie]

Pyro, whats the connection between magnets and the fridge?

[DanU]

Originally posted by PyroSama
They arent. But they do have magnets in them that block the pularity of the large powerfull magnets in them. Thats why you can stick a HDD to a fridge.
PyroSama

Hmm... I haven't tried that... a whole hard drive as a fridge magnet... what would be a unique magnet !

[batmeat]

They are not. I wiped one with the magnet off of a 15 woofer.