[SOLVED] Is Off HDD In Case Bad?

[SnuggleSlug]

Was trying to find an answer to this, it's a pretty silly question.

Would leaving an off HDD (Sata and Power not connected) be unhealthy for the drive if the computer is running? My case vibrates a bit and I was wondering if the slight vibrations of a tower running could damage drives if they're resting in their bays not spinning. Would it be better for the health of a HDD if I instead removed it from bay into storage?

Thanks.

 

[AUnlikelyPotatoe]

Technically, it would be better to remove it. realistically, it'll do no more harm with the slight vibrations than it would with it running.

 

[USAFRet]

Was trying to find an answer to this, it's a pretty silly question.

Would leaving an off HDD (Sata and Power not connected) be unhealthy for the drive if the computer is running? My case vibrates a bit and I was wondering if the slight vibrations of a tower running could damage drives if they're resting in their bays not spinning. Would it be better for the health of a HDD if I instead removed it from bay into storage?

Thanks.

How long will this drive be 'disconnected'?
What data is on it?