WebDec 18, 2004 · Both sides of the platter are used so running it upside down is exactly like running right side up. Actually, unless you have a really really old hard drive (if it holds more than a few hundred megabytes it is guarunteed too new for this too matter) you can run your drive in any orientation and it won't matter. WebYou have a ridiculously heavy heatsink attached to the CPU that could potentially risk bending, mis-shaping the board while upside down. Although I’d assume it would be equally heavy and problematic in a normal position anyway. Don’t worry, electrons won’t fall out and hit the case if the board is upside down.
Can I Run a Desktop Computer on Its Side?
WebSep 4, 2011 · Shouldn't matter. mechanical drives DO, however, depend on a cushin of air. (notice there's usually a tiny filtered 'pin-hole' on one or both sides of a drive case).The air acts as sort of an air-bearing. If you either cover/block the hole(s) or are using your computer on top of a mountian (less atmospheric pressure), then yes.. it will probably not … WebSep 19, 2002 · I had two WD 20g drives mounted on two drive bracket. I mounted one normally and the other one upside-down to maximize airflow between the drives. After 2 years the upside-down drive stopped working. I ran WD diagnostic programs with the drive sitting normal and it checked out fine. I put the drive back in mounted normally. Lost … mockup handphone
i have to mount my SSD inside down, does it matter?
WebMar 3, 2010 · well i tried sum defiant placement of the drive and it inned up running upside down but it is running better than it did before this really strange. anyone have this … WebMay 28, 2009 · Actually I have found that if you have a hard drive that is starting to make a lot of noise, that if you just tip it to some angle other than 0° or 90° that it will run much … WebAug 16, 2024 · Hi m.fessler , Mounting a 3/5″ hard drive horizontally, vertically, or sideways doesn’t affect the hard drive life significantly. WD drives will function normally whether … inloggen mail microsoft