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How much force can HDD manage if I move it a few inches while the pc is on?

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October 15, 2014 7:22:01 AM

Here's the question, im sorry if Im a little noob abt this... Well I found out recently that my pc when used by my bro (while im at work) is gettin slight jostles (i think he hits it with his kneIe coz he likes to put his legs under the table evrytime he uses the pc), moving the pc a few inches maybe 5 the maximum (but 1 or 2 on average I guess) while on. I ardy scolded my bro but I cant monitor what he does everyday to it so I wanna if the HDD is still safe even with those happening to it?

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a b G Storage
October 15, 2014 7:23:38 AM

If you mean display, then yes as long as you don't shake it like anything or pound it on the floor, it's all cool.
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a b G Storage
October 15, 2014 7:30:35 AM

HDDs can handle a few Gs worth of acceleration. You would need to kick the case fairly hard since most of the energy would be dispersed by the case.

I would not worry about it too much unless your brother starts knocking the PC off of whatever it is on or toppling it over.
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a b G Storage
October 15, 2014 7:30:53 AM

A hard drive should be able to stand a little jostling but it's still bad practice to move a running PC.
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a b G Storage
October 15, 2014 7:32:25 AM

Oh lol, should have seen it is in Storage section, nevermind, as mentioned, HDDs are quite a part to play around with, won't break or dismantle with the force your brother is applying :) 
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October 15, 2014 7:32:51 AM

Im sorry its a little typo, I edited it ardy sorry for d confusion
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October 15, 2014 8:33:28 AM

Thank you guys I guess its just fine then, although ill try taking precautions from now on.
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a b G Storage
October 15, 2014 8:37:36 AM

Fair enough, glad to help :) 
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October 15, 2014 8:40:57 AM

Im sorry for the late reply my cats ran wild in the kitchen awhile ago,i had to fix things hahaha thanks again!
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