where to put thermal sensor on a HD?

[Tommunist]

Message Title and Topic Summary says it all I think...

Thanks

 

[HardWarrior]

On or very near the hub, the hottest spot on the drive.

 

[Tommunist]

Originally posted by: HardWarrior
On or very near the hub, the hottest spot on the drive.

is the hub the round surface on the side with the circuit board or without the circuit board?

 

[Tommunist]

Originally posted by: Tommunist

Originally posted by: HardWarrior
On or very near the hub, the hottest spot on the drive.

is the hub the round surface on the side with the circuit board or without the circuit board?

i guess the bottom...

 

[HardWarrior]

No, the top of the drive. It should look like a small indentation, may with foil covering it. A sensor near this area should get you a solid reading.

 

[Operandi]

Most HD's have an internal diode for reading temps, you shouldn't need a external sensor.

 

[HardWarrior]

SMART-compatible drives? True, but few older drives have this.