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This item is from the PC Hardware
FAQ, by Willie Lim and Ralph Valentino with numerous
contributions by others. (v1.25).
3.15 Can I mount my hard drive sideways/upside down?
Old hard drives always had specific requirements for mounting while
most modern hard drives can be mounted in any orientation. Some
modern hard drives still have mounting restrictions; the only way to
be sure is to read the documentation that comes with the drive or
contact the manufacturer directly and ask. Restrictions may be model
specific so be sure you know the exact model number of your drive. A
common misconception is that it is always safe to mount the circuit
board side up, this is not the case. When in doubt, look it up.
Failure to follow the mounting instructions can result in a shortened
lifetime.
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