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Discussions tagged with hdd magnets on WindowsForum.com focus on the potential risk of data loss or magnetic degradation when a 2.5-inch HDD is placed near a large CRT TV. The concern is that the powerful magnets and coils in an old CRT, even when switched off, could affect the HDD's magnetism at close distances like 2-3 cm. This tag covers hardware safety and storage integrity questions related to magnetic interference.
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    Question HDD 2.5"

    If a 2.5" HDD is placed very close (2 cm or 3 cm) to a large, switched-off 29" CRT TV, could this TV, due to its large and powerful magnets and coils, cause some degradation in the HDD's magnetism, leading to data loss or corruption and magnetic degradation?
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