Not a small magnet....A magnet from a big speaker.....
2006-11-17 06:10:35 · 7 answers · asked by jer332005 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Also............ Can the data be recovered if this happens??????
2006-11-17 06:17:29 · update #1
You want to keep magents well away from your machine - can cause all kinds of problems depending on the strength of it. Best plan is keep then as far away as is possible. Can corrupt data, alter the function of drives - damage your monitor etc. Try holding even a small magnet anywhere near your screen and you'll see the result.
2006-11-17 06:13:23 · answer #1 · answered by minotaur 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The magnet will cause interferance in the functioning of the PC. I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems.
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2006-11-20 06:39:17 · answer #2 · answered by RICH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Putting a magnet near ANY electronic equipment is a bad idea. As in never, ever do it. Possible to cause erasure on the HDD, ruin other components. Why, planning to do a dirty deed? ;)
2006-11-17 14:13:31 · answer #3 · answered by Rich B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if its stuck on the outside of the case, probably nothing, even if it got up real close the HDD it might have little effect
2006-11-17 14:12:24 · answer #4 · answered by trnsfrmrsrr 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the magnet will suck out the electrons.
2006-11-17 14:17:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could wipe the drive
2006-11-17 14:13:23 · answer #6 · answered by bsmith13421 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just don't bother trying it.... not a good idea. common sense should prevail here!!!
2006-11-17 14:21:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋