Disconnect the hard drive - so it'll work

If your hard drive hums too loudly, you can switch off the noise by decoupling it. We explain what you need and how to do it.

Disconnect the hard drive - how it works

Hard disk noises are often transmitted and amplified through the case. You can easily fix this annoying hum by decoupling the hard drive. This eliminates the direct contact between the hard disk and the case.

• The easiest way to decouple is with a specially developed decoupling set. The vibrations of the hard drive cannot be transferred to the case due to the rubber bearing.
• The variant with rubber washers is just as effective, but cheaper. Simply insert the washers between the hard drive and the drive cage. Even so, vibrations can no longer be transferred from the hard disk.
• Of course, it is even cheaper if you are a little skilled in the art. In principle, you can use almost all soft materials to transmit less vibrations. For example, you can put a simple rubber band around the hard drive and prevent direct contact between the hard drive and the case.

If you do the decoupling during a hard drive replacement, you should consider what should happen to the old hard drive. If you want to dispose of them, you should safely remove all data. In the next practical tip, we will therefore show you 3 ways to totally destroy a hard drive.