Eric:
I have used harddrive caddies in my machines for years.
I don't think the slight shock of inserting the caddy is of any consequence.
The caddies I have actually insert quite gently.
They have a locking lever that pushes the connectors into place.
Of course I don't really remove them too often.
I don't think modern harddrives are that fragile especially when they are
not spinning.

If there is any danger of damage to a harddrive in a caddy
it would be rough handling or electrostatic discharge
if the drive is being transported from one location to another or is
removed and stored out of the machine.

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     | ><>  Larry  Fisk   <><
     |      Fisk Computers
     |      Fruitvale, Idaho

----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Tanenbaum" <[log in to unmask]>

Subject: [PCBUILD] Hard Disk Caddies


> Hard disk (portable) caddies appear to offer an easy way to extend a
machine's storage >capacity.   Is there a downside? Are current disks (like
those made by Western Digital or >IBM) robust enough to withstand the shock
that must occur when the disk is engaged in >the caddy?

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