How to Hard Disc Drive Disassembly

Step 1 How to Hard Disc Drive Disassembly
• 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!
Step 2
• Unscrew the top cover of the HDD. Some screws may be covered by stickers.
• Remove the top cover.
Step 3
• 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 .
Step 4
• 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 .
Step 5
• Unscrew the bottom circular plate with the motor.

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