Recover molded HDD

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by aGnium, Nov 22, 2012.

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    Hi All,

    I have a segate HDD on my old Dell desktop which I store in the garage for almost 5 years. The HDD is filled with white mold like substance attached to its surface including the PCB. What is the best way to clean/ repair the HDD? Awaiting to receive your wisdom...
     
    aGnium, Nov 22, 2012 IP
  2. jaydeee

    jaydeee Greenhorn

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    Guess that only thing you can do is to try clean it up and slave it on your computer and see what you get.
     
    jaydeee, Nov 23, 2012 IP
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    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    Blow it off.
    Compressed air >>> DRIVE <<< Vacuum
     
    Kerosene, Nov 23, 2012 IP
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    Rukbat Well-Known Member

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    Use a medium stiff brush on everything but the PCB. For that use a soft brush. Then blow it out with CANNED compressed air. (Don't use a compressor - most of them spit a fine mist of oil, and that will destroy the drive.)

    Use alcohol after that. Don't worry about using too much. I soak PCBs in alcohol to clean them. (Just don't get any on anything BUT the PCB - you don't want any leaking into the "sealed" part of the drive.)
     
    Rukbat, Nov 23, 2012 IP