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Hard Disc Drive

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  1. Hard Disc Drive, Hard Disc Drive: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Put the HDD on the work bench upside down so that the PWB can be seen.

    • Remove the screws fixing the PWB.

    • In some cases the screws can be hex-headed or of unusual configuration. In this case simply drill the screws off.

    • Wear goggles and gloves when drilling!

  2. Hard Disc Drive: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the top cover of the HDD. Some screws may be covered by stickers.

    • Remove the top cover.

  3. Hard Disc Drive: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the semi-circular plate which holds the hard disk platters. Remove the plate and the hard disk platters.

    • Due to their special metal content, it is recommended to supply the platters to an integrated metal smelter or to store them for a future recovery .

  4. Hard Disc Drive: step 4, image 1 of 2 Hard Disc Drive: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Pry open the frame (actuator) which holds the pointer (actuator arm).

    • Remove the actuator magnet and the actuator arm.

    • If possible, store the magnets for a future rare metal recovery .

  5. Hard Disc Drive: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the bottom circular plate with the motor.

  6. Hard Disc Drive: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Separate the remaining parts according to their composition and go on with the respective data Sheets.

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