can you discconnect your harddrive without losing information?

Answer 1

Careful when you do this, make sure you get the right information. First off, if it is an external hard drive, it is easily removable. However, if it is an internal hard drive, you can only remove it IF all power is off and you have a grounding bracelet on. This is because the disks inside hard drives are very sensitive to electricity, on small shock (like those you feel if you touch a switch from static) could easily fry your hard drive.

I don't see the need for you to remove it unless you want to bring it to another PC. Keep in mind that if you do so, make sure the computer has settings able to use your drive.

Answer 2

Yes. The information is stored on disks within the hard drive itself. So it's no different than carrying around a CD or a diskette. Mind you that careful handling should be considered when you have a disconnected hard drive in your hands. Even major bumps can cause the hard drive to permanently malfunction. But unless you physically damage the disks itself inside or rub the drive with a magnet, the hard drive will never lose information.

Answer 3

Yes you can, just remember to shut the power off first.
You can buy HDD caddies that you can install on you PC, that lets you take you HDD out and travel with it, but the PC you want to add it to must have a caddie as well, or you have to open up the PC to get access to the IDE cable, when you do this remember to adjust the jumper to Slave

Answer 4

Yes

Answer 5

Quite Simply... the answer is yes....just don't let the drive come into close proximity to either of the following:
Excessive Heat
Strong Magnetic Fields
Moisture
Shock/Impact (Don't drop it)

Answer 6

Yes, the info is still on the hard drive. you could move it to another computer.