T TheRealShadowz Reputable Jul 21, 2015 6 0 4,510 Aug 15, 2015 #1 Hello today I bought a graphics card and tried to install it but it turned out that it's too big because the hdd is in the way. I want to move the hdd without losing data how would I do that?
Hello today I bought a graphics card and tried to install it but it turned out that it's too big because the hdd is in the way. I want to move the hdd without losing data how would I do that?
utgotye Admirable Jun 8, 2015 1,732 0 6,460 Aug 15, 2015 #2 Turn computer off. Unplug it, move it, plug it back in. Turn computer on. Upvote 0 Downvote
T TheRealShadowz Reputable Jul 21, 2015 6 0 4,510 Aug 15, 2015 #3 utgotye : Turn computer off. Unplug it, move it, plug will i not lose data by doing so ? Upvote 0 Downvote
Mr5oh Splendid Jul 28, 2004 2,982 27 21,940 Aug 15, 2015 #4 Hard drives do not lose data when power is removed. You can safely disconnect it and move it without losing anything. Upvote 0 Downvote
Hard drives do not lose data when power is removed. You can safely disconnect it and move it without losing anything.
utgotye Admirable Jun 8, 2015 1,732 0 6,460 Aug 15, 2015 #5 You will not lose data by doing so. HDDs, unlike RAM, are not volatile and retain information even when not powered. Upvote 0 Downvote
You will not lose data by doing so. HDDs, unlike RAM, are not volatile and retain information even when not powered.