- Mar 17, 2016
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Hello all,
There is currently nothing wrong with the external, however it is getting up there in years.
I don't recall the purchase date but the warranty expired in 2015, so in all probability it is at least 5 years old. I will be picking up a new HDD today and after a full format, will be transferring over the data.
The 2 drives are exactly the same and I am planning on putting the old drive in the new drives box and storing it in a fairly cool, dry closet. It was regularly accessed daily, no clue on how often, during that time and after looking on line, I could not find any information on long term, un-powered storage of an external HDD for back up purposes.
Do I need to regularly attach it and make sure it works and to make sure "the tires don't square"?
Any other tips?
Thank you and happy 4th to those in the States.
There is currently nothing wrong with the external, however it is getting up there in years.
I don't recall the purchase date but the warranty expired in 2015, so in all probability it is at least 5 years old. I will be picking up a new HDD today and after a full format, will be transferring over the data.
The 2 drives are exactly the same and I am planning on putting the old drive in the new drives box and storing it in a fairly cool, dry closet. It was regularly accessed daily, no clue on how often, during that time and after looking on line, I could not find any information on long term, un-powered storage of an external HDD for back up purposes.
Do I need to regularly attach it and make sure it works and to make sure "the tires don't square"?
Any other tips?
Thank you and happy 4th to those in the States.
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