Dec 10, 2015 · Learn how to locate and salvage super-strong rare-earth magnets from an old, broken hard drive.

Jun 5, 2015 · It is possible that some hard drives use N52 magnets but in general there is no way to tell. If it is really important for you to know the grade, you can send magnets out to be …

A neodymium magnet (also known as NdFeB, NIB or Neo magnet) is a permanent magnet made from an alloy of neodymium, iron, and boron to form the Nd 2 Fe 14 B tetragonal crystalline …

Apr 16, 2024 · In computers, magnets have many uses as follows: Hard Disk Drives. Typically there are a few neodymium magnets in the hard drive (drive and linear head motors) along …

Mar 22, 2017 · All mechanical hard drives contain rare earth neodymium magnets. These can be expensive to purchase, but did you know just how easily hard drives can be harvested for …

Oct 24, 2013 · Neodymium magnets are the strongest in the world, that’s why they can be pricey. If you have an old hard drive, one you won’t ever need again, you can dismantle it to retrieve …

May 9, 2024 · This article discusses the integral role of neodymium hard drive magnets in HDDs, examining their properties, functions, and significance in enhancing the drive’s performance. …

Jan 31, 2017 · This video shows step by step how to disassemble an old HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and get strong neodymium magnets from it. Warning: Neodymium magnets can crush your …

Super Strong Neodymium Disc Magnets with Double-Sided Adhesive, Powerful Permanent Rare Earth Magnets. Fridge, DIY, Building, Scientific, Craft, and Office Magnets, 1.26 inch D x 1/8 …

Can I use strong neodymium magnets to erase the files off my old hard drive? How big does the magnet need to be? How can I be sure that the data is erased? Read more to learn about our …