Leaving an internal HDD exposed...

[RConcheiro]

Hey guys, I have a quick question.

I think the answer is no, but I would like a 2nd opinion which is the reston for this post.

I am going to buy a 2TB internal HDD to plug into a USB Docking Station so I can connect it to my PS3 to play my backed up movies on the PS3. Just like this picture: ( http://www.newertech.com/products/images/voyagerswitch_q.jpg )

My question is, if I leave it like that, in a COOL place. Will that have any effect on the device? Thanks in advance for your help!

Or would you recommend that I just purchase a 2 TB External HD? Thanks again!

 

[Chimb]

As far as all that goes, it would be best advised to go with an external HDD for this use, if being left in the open. Dust buildup could become a problem with an internal being placed externally. That is my opinion.

 

[Trotter]

I have and use a ThermalTake BlacX which is much like the one you posted, save mine has a plastic shield that hides the drive from view. There is no problem using this kind of dock as long as you sit it in a stable place away from elbows and anything that would hit it.

All the moving parts of a hard drive are internal so nothing will be hurt on the drive itself from dust, but I think Chimb means dust in/on the connector of the dock. A quick shot of compressed air would clean that, but you won't get any dust if you keep a drive docked in it.

 

[Chimb]

Exactly what I ment, thanks. I'm really tired, just got off of work. <3