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Can I use the HDD from my laptop in a self-built PC? (lemmy.world)
submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Laptop battery recently died, and I'm planning a new PC build anyway, so I'm wondering: can I just remove the HDD from my laptop and connect it to the motherboard? Would I need any extra parts or hardware? I'm guessing no, but it's hard to research on my phone. Any guidance is appreciated :) thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

This is true. Spinning platter just dangling could end up getting fucked if it smacks against itself. Like tilting a 360 while running a game would scratch up the disc.