If your hard drive is broken and cannot be restored, then, as in the joke, you can get an ashtray, a mirror and a magnet from it :) In fact, you can get MUCH more, and I'll tell you now how to do it and what is there interesting.
If you do not have a faulty hard disk (hard drive) - do not be discouraged, contact your computer friends, just to your friends, or to any computer service center, they should definitely have such copies (usually men are too lazy to throw out old trash in workshops). The "older" the disc, the better: before the material and all sorts of things were not spared.
For the master class, I took as many as three pieces (saved up for a long time) to show possible differences (although they are usually all different, you will never guess what is under the lid this time) In addition to the hard drive itself, we will need screwdrivers (minimum - cross and flat (" + "and" - "), as much as possible - a set of screwdrivers as in the photo in the upper left corner, namely a hexagonal asterisk nozzle).
This photo shows that there are different thicknesses. It is better (if you have a choice) to take a thicker one, there may be a bonus: not one, but even two or three mirrors! Plus all sorts of things.
If the "screws" (the slang name for the hard drive) are of such a company, then it will be easier for you, you only need Phillips and straight screwdrivers, they are usually found in every home. I don't know how where, but I came across ALL the hard drives of this company with cross mounts ...
Here are
We unscrew the bolts, and take a flat screwdriver (as a lever, so it's better to be stronger)
We put a screwdriver under the cover and turn it slightly, we go around the perimeter. The lid is usually glued to something that looks like silicone, so simply pressing the lever does not work well, the more you can break something inside with a sharp movement.
Does not work? is there something preventing you from opening? Still would! Manufacturers are not fools :) there is always one or two. or even three hidden bolts under the stickers :) Feel with a screwdriver and you will find dimples that are easy to dig with the same straight screwdriver. This is where I had it hidden :)
And another tip: when you unscrew the bolts, you do not need to do this in turn, you need to loosen each one by half a turn or a turn and only then unscrew them to the end, otherwise it may turn out that one or two of the latter do not unscrew in any way due to the skew of the cover. It is also IMPORTANT: when the bolt does not want to unscrew in any way, you do not need to turn it with force - this way you can comb out either a screwdriver or a hole. It is necessary with almost all the weight to press the screwdriver perpendicular to the product, and so, while pressing, gently try to turn it. The harder you press, the better. Even the fasteners that my husband could not unscrew =) The main thing here is technology and accuracy, not strength =) Although strength is still needed, if the hand is tired, it is better to get down to business in a couple of hours, when the hand is resting.
So, we did it. And what a beauty inside the lid! Everything shines :)
Someone will decide that beauty is needed in order to admire it and leave everything as it is, but I'm greedy :) Therefore, I analyze it further.
Now you need to untwist the top elements one by one. Better to start with a magnet and a barbed thing. And as a warning - when unwinding, use the method described by me above, since in the middle everything is usually screwed very tightly and you can ruin the whole thing.
After the magnet is unscrewed (sometimes, by the way, it is not screwed on at all, but simply fixed on the protrusions in the case), we remove the upper part of the magnet with the same screwdriver-lever, just very carefully, it can magnetise back and beat off your fingers! The lower part of the magnet (more often it is not a magnet, but just a piece of iron) can also be screwed on, or it can just be easily removed after removing the magnet
Now it came to the mirror. There are a lot of complications here:
first - the element rotates and you need to hold it firmly and press it down to unscrew all the bolts
the second - the mirror is very easy to scratch with a screwdriver, and then these scratches will not please at all
and the third - according to the law of meanness, how do not follow the rules that I described above - the last bolt ALWAYS turns out to be tightly twisted ... here you already have to tinker, rest and tinker again (after all, you need to unscrew it carefully for the first and second reasons)
BUT the result of greed is always the same: after all, everything is untwisted and very interesting and beautiful things are obtained: in the photo there is a ring with holes ...
The mirror itself (here you have to rejoice and clap your hands - especially if there are several mirrors)
By the way, now you understand why this name is "hard drive"?
The disc must be taken out carefully, moving the little thing to the right (I call it a mouse, I will explain why later)
When all the mirrors are removed and the joy has calmed down, you can unscrew the motor (located under the disc) and the "mouse". The "mouse" can simply be removed from the base upwards, or it can be screwed on.
I don’t know, maybe it’s still a bad photo, but in this circle in the middle there is a depression. It is lucky if, in addition to the recess, there is a transverse slot, which means you can unscrew this cylinder with an ordinary straight screwdriver. I was not lucky - and therefore we are taking a closer look at the deepening, or rather, its shape. I have a hexagon - which means I take it from a set of screwdrivers (there is also a set of keys - men should know) approximately suitable in size and twist.
That's the same! Only now I realized that I didn’t take a photo of the “mouse”: (((But I think if you look at the other photos (and especially disassemble it yourself)), you will understand why this is so. When the cylinder is removed, it turns out something like an “eye "mouse. and the sharp end is her nose. Some old hard drives used colored wires, and when I tore off the train of the" barbed thing "from the mouse, there were cool antennae wires sticking out at the tip of the nose :) That's why the" mouse "
Let's get back to our case. Here's what we ended up with. This contraption can be used in different ways: like a hammer :), like an ashtray (you just have to screw the motor in place and cover up the holes with something) or you can do it somehow, I think you shouldn't have any problems with the application.
But first, we must also turn over and unscrew something no less valuable to us.
We unscrew 4-5 bolts (I think an intermediate photo is not needed) - and lo and behold! in addition to the cool circuitry (from which, if necessary, you can burn off microcircuits, or use it as your own decoration), we also have a miracle foam rubber. It's a miracle, because it is unique in density, softness, etc. It was from her that I made the pupils for my felted dragon, but you can cut out anything! Sometimes the foam is covered with foil on one side, but sometimes it is without it. If the hard drive is sooo old - there is an uninteresting foam rubber, and most often burnt in some places.
Here are our riches :)
By the way, maybe your fantasy will tell you WHAT can be made of bolts? I have already accumulated SEA of them, of different sizes and colors ... maybe your imagination will tell you? :)
Below is another photo of possible parsing options using the example of other hard drives
A piece of metal you just need to pry off and peel off a little from all sides, glue, as you remember, is of the type of silicone and it stretches. The main thing is not to bend
For me this time another surprise was in store - a metal ring under the lid. At first I thought it was a magnet and was delighted, but the magnet effect created a very tenacious glue.
You can disconnect the circuit and immediately, even before disassembling the entire "screw". Especially when it is attached with such a train that you can accidentally break it if you do the opposite.
The train sticks out easily, just pull on it.
This is the advantage I spoke about when I pointed to the thickness of the hard drive. Here the top cover turned out to be very roomy, and there are only two holes in it (they can either be glued or screwed in the same bolts), this is an ideal ashtray :) or a container for small items .. it's up to you.
In this post, we'll take a look at what you can make by using an unwanted old hard drive.
Neodymium magnets in a computer
First you need to unscrew a few screws that secure the body parts. We see a neodymium magnet under the lid. Hard drives use very powerful magnets that can lift 1,300 times their own weight.
All modern drives always have two stops for the magnetic head unit and, accordingly, 2 neodymium magnets. To remove the 2 magnet, you need to unscrew another screw and remove it together with the holder, or unscrew the magnetic head unit first, and then pry it off with a screwdriver.
The applications of neodymium magnets are almost limitless. For clips and clamps, toys and entertainment, cleaning engine and transmission oil, searching for treasures and lost iron objects under water, making motors and generators, restoring the magnetic properties of other magnets, and much, much more.
Mini emery from hard drive
To do this, you first need to transfer the size of the disc to sandpaper, it is convenient to do this with a compass. You should use fine grit sandpaper so as not to overload the engine. So, we cut out the outer diameter with scissors and the inner one with a clerical knife.
Glue sandpaper wherever possible with glue. But in order not to wait a long time for the glue to dry and so that you can easily change the sandpaper, you can use double-sided tape.
The emery is already ready. We connect it to the connector from the computer power supply and use it. With its small dimensions, such an emery machine is quite powerful. Its power is enough for sharpening screwdrivers, pencils, chisels and knives for curly carving.
How to eliminate PC noise
Old computer cases are often very noisy. One of the causes of this problem is the direct attachment of the hard drive to the PC case. When reading information, the disk develops tremendous speeds and, accordingly, a small vibration appears, which is transmitted to the entire computer case. A small manufacturing defect, poor soldering or an incomplete screw in the case lid will always remind you of this.
To fix this problem, we only need to cut 4 rubber strips. These can be old bicycle tubes, deflated baby balls, or a piece of silicone car mat. We fasten the ribbons to the hard drive and attach it to a new location just below the DVD-ROM, or even instead.
In general, the result is excellent, as all vibrations are absorbed by the rubber bands. Also, this device can be called an anti-shock. If you accidentally kick your PC, the hard drive will not be affected.
Before we start gutting and gutting your hard drive, let's talk about data security. A "dead hard drive" means that the drive is not functioning properly, and any attempts you have made to recover data programmatically have failed. If the disk contains really important data, and you suspect that an eccentric might be found who decides to get it, then erase the data so that it cannot be recovered :). Although if the only valuable thing on your screw were the stolen rips of Bon Jovi concerts, then your piece of iron is ripe for all kinds of DIY projects ("Do it yourself" projects).
Basically, all DIY projects with hard drives can be categorized according to the level of technical knowledge and skill of the experimenter. Let's start from simple to complex :).
Extraction of spare parts
The simplest but most useful thing that can be obtained from a hard drive is magnets. Hard drives use super strong magnets and can be used in any household. Here's an example of how one character built a knife holder for the kitchen. He took a wooden plank, took out the core with a chisel, and stuffed magnets into it.
In general, he certainly did it in vain, because when a friend has knives at hand, it's not far from everyday life :). It's good that the pans did not cling.
They are also often used to magnetize screwdrivers or as fridge magnets.
Add more creativity
Ordinary screw pancakes can be turned into a steampunk watch. To do this, you need a few details that you can find in hobby stores, or try to discreetly borrow Granny's alarm clock.
And if "your hands are not for boredom", then the next one can collect an LED clock from a hard drive.
Even an old hard drive can be turned into a super-sensitive input device. watch a craftsman turn his old HDD into a DJ console.
Here is just a small sketch of interesting solutions from old pieces of iron.
It is interesting how our readers use dead hard drives in their everyday lives.
If you have an unnecessary, old, or maybe a non-working hard drive lying around at home and, in addition, you like to do interesting nonsense, then you are at the right place. Today we will consider one more, in addition to the main, use of the hard disk. There is nothing sensible and useful in this, but I hope you will be interested.
What do we do with the old hard drive?
The hard drive spins at a breakneck speed during operation. The process of hard disk operation can be found in the article What do you think will happen if the disk is spun up to breakneck speed and allowed to walk around the world? This is what our old hard drive will do. The following is the process that precedes this fun.
Preparing an old hard drive
To prepare an old hard drive for this event, you need to remove its cover and remove the head of the hard drive, with which the information is read. If done correctly, the hard drive should look like this:
As you can see, pulling out the magnetic disk itself is no longer a problem. This is exactly the result we need to achieve: the magnetic disk should freely get off its burrow, but this does not need to be done yet. When the time comes, he will get out of there himself.
What do we do next?
After that, we need to power up our old hard drive. This should be done from the computer's power supply. If you connect power to the hard disk and apply electricity to the power supply, then our disk will start spinning. This is what we are trying to achieve. Now slowly lower the hard drive to the floor and begin to gently tilt it so that the open side approaches the floor. Somewhere in a perpendicular position (plus or minus a few degrees), the disk will be able to fly off its burrow. You can help him with this. Here, make sure that the direction of rotation of the disk does not coincide with your location. As soon as the disk flies off, it rushes out of sight on the floor.
The principle is probably clear. It is like toy cars, the wheels of which need to be charged in reverse motion, after which they will go far enough. It's the same here: we charge our disk with kinetic energy and lower it to the floor. But unlike a toy car, you need to be a little careful here. Since some hard drives can spin up to 15,000 rpm, this is something like a cutting wheel in front of you. Therefore, there is no need to place fragile objects or close friends in the path of the old hard drive.
But don't worry too much about security either. The spinning disc runs perfectly straight, so you can choose the trajectory for it yourself and not be afraid that it will turn in the wrong direction. We did not observe any destructive actions in relation to the floor and the wall (the only thing that in my case was not afraid to meet face to face with the disc).
This is how you can make a new toy from an old hard drive.
Items that are out of order are not always garbage. You just need to figure out how to replace their intended purpose and use in a new way. For example, an old hard drive. At first glance, it is a waste material to be disposed of. But, if you look closely, you can find many creative ideas for its further use.
Clock
If you get creative, you can end up with a table clock reminiscent of classic mechanics. You need to spend very little on all this beauty. In addition to the hard drive, you need to stock up on screws, a screwdriver, superglue and a thermal gun. You will also need a drill, drill. The hard disk is disassembled, all elements are removed from it.
To make the product not only functional, but also beautiful, surround the plate with LEDs. A strip of LED strip is attached to the chamber wall with super glue.
Grinder
In order to make a sharpener, you need to take a screwdriver and sandpaper. The manufacturing method is really very simple. All unnecessary components, represented by magnets, are removed from the discs. This is done with a screwdriver. After that, the disc is removed, and a circle is cut out according to its size.
Important! Power is not supplied by a regular wall outlet. You will need a power supply. In order for it to start without a motherboard, you need to cut off the copper wire and plug it into the connector, connect it to the black and green wires.
At the end, the emery wheel is glued to the disc, fixed and connected to the power supply.
Portable storage
A portable storage device is made from a hard disk in an elementary way. For this, a container is taken and a hard drive is placed in it. For designs over 2.5 inches, you will need to buy a power adapter.
A working hard drive can be used as a cloud server. This requires a single-board computer and the skill of even a beginner IT specialist. The end result is a device that will provide access to all computer data from gadgets connected to one wi-fi router.
Hard drives have an element called a neodymium magnet. It is quite large, so it can attract many different things. It can be used to create a stand that will hold knives in the air. To do this, you have to take a bar, a magnet, glue and simple tools like a screwdriver and a knife.
Wind chimes
One of the cute things you can create from a disc is a doorbell. Before that, you can take discs, a case, a regular fastening ring made of metal, as well as a cord. Combine all this with each other, and you get a real work of art.
Secret safe
In standard small apartments, there is not enough space to set up a secret safe for jewelry or money. But a similar useful thing can be done with your own hands from an old hard drive. It is necessary to remove the components from its body, and then attach the cover with a small bolt to the corner. The container will open by turning.
For this device, in addition to a hard disk, you need to take a basin, make a hole in it, stock up on a tin lid, the tin can itself, with knitting needles from a bicycle. First you need to make three holes in the disc on the lid. Next, the bicycle spokes are soldered with the resulting device, and a box is made from the can. The cover is connected to the structure, the middle is removed from it. Fuel can be poured into the hole. All this is put in a bowl and sugar is poured. At the end, alcohol is ignited and the disc is turned on.
Flash drive
If you want to surprise your friends with an interesting and unusual giant flash drive, you can use an old hard drive. First you need to remove the mounting screws with disc and cover. Next, a usb splitter is selected that is suitable in size. It is attached to the place of the central disc, and the connection is lubricated with superglue. At the end, a flash drive is attached and the lid is assembled.
