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Actual damage by a magnet to a computer is extremely rare, and thus it is impossible to gauge what type of damage you are referring to. Data erased from a disk by a magnet is likely not recoverable. You should be able to reinstall the operating system to the disk, but depending on the intensity of the magnetic field, the disk may need a passover with a degaussing coil to remove a strong magnetic field.
Magnetization to a CRT monitor (generally resulting in distorted colors) can usually be fixed by running the monitor's built-in degaussing coil (selectable in its OSD menu). A particularly strong field may require several degaussing sessions (the coil built in can only be run once every five minutes or so), or require the use of a dedicated degaussing coil. Any television technician should have such a coil.
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Will a magnet damage a computer?
A magnet damages the Hard Disk Drive of the computer dramatically. Because a hard drive's hardware is a magnetic disk drive so the data get written magnetically to the disk. If the magnetic properties are reduced then your data goes with it. So dont ever put a magnet near a computer :)
Will a dishwasher magnet you put on the outside of a dishwasher damage the dishwasher?
no
Is a magnet earaseing a computer disk a chemical or physical change?
The answer is physical:)
Why are magnet patterns important evidence for plate tectonics?
magnetic rocks on the ocean floor show that the Earths magnetic field has been frequently reversed forming new sea floor.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a bar magnet?
A bar magnet, like other magnets, has uses based on its magnetic attraction. This magnetic attraction draws other ferromagnetic materials to it or the bar magnet towards them. These uses include: picking up small ferromagnetic items such as screws and metal shavings; being used as "magnetic stirring rods" on laboratory hotplates; and holding papers and other items to the sides of refrigerators. Like other magnets, the magnetic field generated by a bar magnet can damage electronic equipment. A bar magnet placed near a hard drive, computer disk, or even a video cassette can cause the data stored by the magnetic particles on the item to be damaged. Bar magnets placed on the sides of speakers or other sound devices can cause disruptions in the sound or even permanent damage. A bar magnet placed on the side of a computer can result in the system being deactivated, and may even make it completely inoperable.
What happens to the path of the cathode ray when the orientation of the magnet is reversed?
If the beam is bent upwards by the action of the magnet it will be bent downwards if the magnet pole is reversed and applied in the same place as before.
Will bringing a strong magnet near a computer disk or videotape cause damage to the recorded information?
Yeah
Will a magnet damage a computer?
A magnet damages the Hard Disk Drive of the computer dramatically. Because a hard drive's hardware is a magnetic disk drive so the data get written magnetically to the disk. If the magnetic properties are reduced then your data goes with it. So dont ever put a magnet near a computer :)
Will bringing A strong magnet near a computer disk or videotape cause damage to recorded information why?
Placing a magnet near them for a short time can corrupt or delete the data; this also applies for computer hard-drives and some other storage devices.
When working with a computer you wear the ground straps to protect the components from what?
static, static can damage the things inside just like a magnet.
What happens when you put a magnet on your computer?
Your computer uses magnetism to store information. The binary code used by your computer to transmit information at the most basic level, 1s and 0s, are stored by your computer in the form of magnetic charges. 1s are represented by magnetized bits and 0s are represented by unmagnetized bits. (8 bits make up a byte)Due to this, putting a magnet on your computer may damage information stored in it, as well as possibly corrupting the ROM in your motherboard. ROM is the read only memory that your computer uses to know how to start up.For these reasons and others, I would highly recommend not putting any magnets anywhere near your computer.
Will a magnet on a case damage your lg vu?
No the magnet will have no impact on your phone
If you erase memory on a floppy disk with a magnet can you store new information on it?
This disk will certainly have to be reformatted and irreparable damage may have been caused. It is not advisable to do this.
How is a DC permanent-magnet motor reversed?
Reverse the polarity of armature windings of the motor.
Why are the north pole of a magnet attract Norths and south of a magnet attract souths on earth?
You have the situation reversed. Like poles repel, opposite poles attrect
What is a temporary magnet caused by an electrical current?
A Electro Magnet, caused in theory by the alignment of the particles in the material duo to the current passing through it.
Why should you not drop magnets on floor?
It might damage the floor, and it might damage the magnet.
