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From screws to hinges and magnets (Case mod)

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April 23, 2011 9:17:39 PM

I need some advice on using magnets and small hinges. My main concern are the magnet placement. :pt1cable: 

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a c 97 ) Power supply
April 24, 2011 2:02:34 PM

Magnets? Place them 3 feet away from the nearest magnetic media hard drives, and other magnetic components. Do not create a nightmare!
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April 24, 2011 5:33:19 PM

If not magnets, what other mod can I use to close a hinged panel?
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a c 97 ) Power supply
April 24, 2011 5:41:12 PM

mr_lucklegs said:
If not magnets, what other mod can I use to close a hinged panel?

Try spring loaded latches that snap in. Some TV/Stereo stands have them to secure the glass door shut. They are totally mechanical devices. Similar in principle to the fastening snaps on a leather jacket.
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April 24, 2011 6:59:16 PM

Hmm, I'll look those up,thanks!
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April 24, 2011 6:59:51 PM

Best answer selected by mr_lucklegs.
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a c 97 ) Power supply
April 24, 2011 8:09:33 PM

Thank you!
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a b ) Power supply
April 24, 2011 10:23:28 PM

Just a comment.
The magnets you use to latch a door could be placed directly on a HDD and not effect it.
The "3ft" rule applied to CRT monitors where the magnetic field would effect the electon beam.
The magnetic field strenght to change a HDD platter domain is reailly quite strong do to being closer than the dia of a hair.
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a c 97 ) Power supply
April 24, 2011 11:01:30 PM

RetiredChief said:
Just a comment.
The magnets you use to latch a door could be placed directly on a HDD and not effect it.
The "3ft" rule applied to CRT monitors where the magnetic field would effect the electon beam.
The magnetic field strenght to change a HDD platter domain is reailly quite strong do to being closer than the dia of a hair.

I just used a number and stated 3 feet. And yes I am aware of the head clearance on HDDs. I did some tech consulting work for the manufacture of suspension arms for a company that has 80% of the worldwide HDD suspension market. A few years ago the head clearances were around 0.0004", and my die clearances were 0.000050" (This is not proprietary information, so I don't mind disclosing it).
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