Can I wrap my external HDD in bubble wrap?

[IndianaiPhone]

I want to protect my HDD from data loss incase I drop it or something so... If I wrap my external HDD in bubble wrap would it overheat or would it be ok. Also, the thing vibrates, a lot, so I wanted to wrap it in bubble wrap for that reason as well. Any suggestions or better ideas?

 

[jonbravo77]

I want to protect my HDD from data loss incase I drop it or something so... If I wrap my external HDD in bubble wrap would it overheat or would it be ok. Also, the thing vibrates, a lot, so I wanted to wrap it in bubble wrap for that reason as well. Any suggestions or better ideas?

I wouldn't. You run the risk of overheating especially if you cover any possible vents that are on the enclosure. As long as you don't move the hard drive there is no chance of dropping it. Also, you can try to put something like a mouse pad under it to maybe dampen the vibration.

 

[GoCubsGo]

Is this for real?
Don't wrap your external drives in bubble wrap unless you're packing them to go into another box. Internal drives should go into an anti-static bag then bubble wrap.

 

[brentsg]

Is this for real?
Don't wrap your external drives in bubble wrap unless you're packing them to go into another box. Internal drives should go into an anti-static bag then bubble wrap.

It would be a good way to keep the lady bugs out though...

 

[uMac]

God No!

Listen to jessica.

Bubble wrap will cause static, especially if your in a dry environment. You'll turn your hard-drive into an expensive paper weight.

 

[dukebound85]

op you make me laugh!

nah dont do it lol

 

[iVeBeenDrinkin']

Are you going to pop all of the bubbles first?