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TheHardWay

Joined: Jul 5, 2025

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- TheHardWay replied to the thread Question Some checking after turning an internal SSD/HDD into an external one using an enclosure ?.
  
  Yes, I did. I always do. This is probably the answer. I remember I connected the SSD a few times. It didn't always appear in the...
  
  Jul 13, 2025
- TheHardWay reacted to Misgar's post in the thread Question Some checking after turning an internal SSD/HDD into an external one using an enclosure ? with Like.
  
  If both PCs are desktop computers and in the same room, you could copy files via Ethernet (using a cheap "crossover" cable) or via WiFi...
  
  Jul 13, 2025
- TheHardWay replied to the thread Question Some checking after turning an internal SSD/HDD into an external one using an enclosure ?.
  
  I did it once. I'm asking because I'm curious. There is no such option. I think it was Windows 10. The logo just stays there during OS...
  
  Jul 12, 2025
- TheHardWay replied to the thread Question Some checking after turning an internal SSD/HDD into an external one using an enclosure ?.
  
  Yes. I copied the files about 3 months ago. Today I decided to ask. The OS running on the 2nd PC is old. I check Task Manager and...
  
  Jul 12, 2025
- TheHardWay replied to the thread Question Some checking after turning an internal SSD/HDD into an external one using an enclosure ?.
  
  No. Just some files (movies). It's better not to wear out a flash drive. I don't think it's AV. It's happening before any OS or LiveUSB...
  
  Jul 12, 2025
- TheHardWay posted the thread Question Some checking after turning an internal SSD/HDD into an external one using an enclosure ? in Storage.
  
  Hello everyone. I have two computers. Is there some way to copy files from the 2nd PC to the 1st one ? The 1st PC has only one...
  
  Jul 12, 2025
- TheHardWay reacted to JeffreyP55's post in the thread Question Can a motherboard be accidentally damaged by bending or applying pressure on it ? with Like.
  
  You are one lucky fool. Hope you do not keep personal or important information on those garbage collector PC's you have. Ride the wild...
  
  Jul 10, 2025
- TheHardWay replied to the thread Question Can a motherboard be accidentally damaged by bending or applying pressure on it ?.
  
  Yes, it's working fine. that is what I should be worried about ↑ ↑ ↑ Thanks. I appreciate your concern. I promise I'll do something...
  
  Jul 10, 2025
- TheHardWay replied to the thread Question Can a motherboard be accidentally damaged by bending or applying pressure on it ?.
  
  That was stupid, I must admit... Thanks for the answers. I hope my mobo will be OK.
  
  Jul 10, 2025
- TheHardWay reacted to chaz_music's post in the thread Question Can a motherboard be accidentally damaged by bending or applying pressure on it ? with Like.
  
  That is probably not enough flexing to damage a well made board. But if the MB vendor has a manufacturing issue (poor solder process)...
  
  Jul 10, 2025
- TheHardWay reacted to COLGeek's post in the thread Question Can a motherboard be accidentally damaged by bending or applying pressure on it ? with Like.
  
  Front panel connectors sometimes use poor quality wiring that cannot handle some devices very well. Other than verifying that all the...
  
  Jul 10, 2025
- TheHardWay reacted to chaz_music's post in the thread Question Can a motherboard be accidentally damaged by bending or applying pressure on it ? with Like.
  
  With old operating systems, over time hackers learn to overcome unpatched vulnerabilities when the makers stop providing updates. A...
  
  Jul 10, 2025
- TheHardWay reacted to SkyNetRising's post in the thread Question Can a motherboard be accidentally damaged by bending or applying pressure on it ? with Like.
  
  You'll still have to do that. Standoffs Amazon You could also cannibalize some old pc case and get standoffs from it, to fill missing...
  
  Jul 10, 2025
- TheHardWay reacted to JeffreyP55's post in the thread Question Can a motherboard be accidentally damaged by bending or applying pressure on it ? with Like.
  
  Tough lesson to learn. One you will probably never forger. Standoffs are needed at all points for clearance of any grounding issues...
  
  Jul 10, 2025
- TheHardWay reacted to drea.drechsler's post in the thread Question Can a motherboard be accidentally damaged by bending or applying pressure on it ? with Like.
  
  It is potentially detectable as a problem, you just won't know it to be the problem as such. It all depends on the location of the...
  
  Jul 10, 2025
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