Can I place an HDD on a naked surface/table?

[zetsui]

I want to take a SATA to USB connector and migrate my old HDD to my new SSD. I was wondering if I can just place my old HDD on my plastic computer case or the wooden desktop assuming no water or dust is nearby

 

[i7Baby]

Yes - you can do that.

 

[makkem]

Hi
Probably better on the wood as plastic can be bad for static.

 

[Abelinosde]

Yes - You can but please make sure you are careful of static shock, if you have one wear an anti static wrist strap when working with the drive.

Thanks,
Mrunited12

 

[Y0GI]

Do not use the anti-static bags that parts are shipped in. These bags are conductive and will short out the exposed connections on the component that you are working on. As long as it is clean and dry, the wooden desktop should be fine.

Yogi