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Offlinedavesj1
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getting hard drive magnet off of brakets
    #5768772 - 06/19/06 04:47 PM (17 years, 7 months ago)

OK, so im trying to build my own DIY stir plate. Problem is I cant pry the "U" shaped magnets off of the metal brakets they are on without breaking the magnets. Ive already broken 2 magnets and now im on my last harddrive. Any thoughts on this?


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InvisibleJoeMama
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Re: getting hard drive magnet off of brakets [Re: davesj1]
    #5768803 - 06/19/06 04:53 PM (17 years, 7 months ago)

I used a vise to hold my magnets. If you can get ahold of some vise grips, use them to hold the magnet and then get a screwdriver and hammer to knock them off. Thats what I used and it worked like a champ!
-Me


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Re: getting hard drive magnet off of brakets [Re: davesj1]
    #5768821 - 06/19/06 04:56 PM (17 years, 7 months ago)

FYI u can pick up a strong bar magnet from radioshack for less than a dollar that works fine if u want to save some hassle


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Re: getting hard drive magnet off of brakets [Re: JoeMama]
    #5768830 - 06/19/06 04:58 PM (17 years, 7 months ago)

i dont ahve a vice grip. Any other suggestions? I used a screwdriver and a hammer like a chissel and it proceeded to split both magnets in half.


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Re: getting hard drive magnet off of brakets [Re: davesj1]
    #5769039 - 06/19/06 06:03 PM (17 years, 7 months ago)

You can buy Neodymium magnets on eBay and all over the place that are super-duper-ooper strong but don't cost more than a couple of $'s.

I believe N50 is the, or one of the, strongest magnet grades you can buy. Most are N45, which isn't very far behind and doesn't have the same premium cost.

Hard drive magnets won't be much, if at all, stronger.


Edited by johnuk (06/19/06 07:05 PM)


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InvisibleJoeMama
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Re: getting hard drive magnet off of brakets [Re: johnuk]
    #5769308 - 06/19/06 06:49 PM (17 years, 7 months ago)

Then grab a pair of pliers (SOMETHING) to hold the magnet and prop the screwdriver up under the bracket. Give a small *TAP* (while still holding the magnet with the pliers) and it should come off with ease. I have yet to break a magnet.

Remember - a couple of smaller taps will work better than 1 huge smack. Be patient and gentle.
-Me


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