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Prevent falls(drops)

Jun 10, 2012 12:18AM PDT

Many ext. HD users report that their ext. HD were dropped or bounced from the working area. Most ext. HDs aren't build to be shock resistant though it *may* work for a short time before it reports failure. Of course, the degree of damage is related to the drop. A very simple cure to prevent such accidental falls is the use of "non-slip foam" mat. Typically used for use in kitchen or anything where reduction of the placed items from moving. Often enough this non-slip foam looks like mesh or screen and soft to the touch. Comes in a roll or section which can be easily cut to fit needs. Found in home sections of the store/market. For typical ext. HD a small mat can be cut and using a "bright color" to more readily notice ext. HD location. It won't prevent all falls but it will help reduce any of simple sliding off desk or pet kicking(play item). enjoy -----Willy Happy

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I cheated.
Jun 10, 2012 4:05AM PDT

Long ago I had a HDD on my passenger seat slide and bounce on the floor. It was new and dead on arrival. I learned the hard way and now will share my solution.

-> I place the drive on the lowest point in the car or on the floor. If it can tip over, I tip it over before use. It's already in it's fallen position so it can't be dropped.

Bob

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Velcro strips
Jun 11, 2012 11:10AM PDT

I would have mentioned velcro sections too, but I though any users will go for it. It's a real solid solution for this problem plus anything else that users want immediate "stay put" of a device.

My flash drives won't stay in the small pockets of my laptop bag. So, my fix was a wrapped rubber band to help prevent it from sliding out, I hate the lanyard offered with some flash drives. -----Willy Shocked