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They can remove some of the information stored on the computer.
Answer:
Magnets were initially a concern as they could remove data from magnetic media (disks and tapes), but with the advent of other forms of storage (flash memory, CD, DVD), this is much less of a concern. They could still induce currents in wires and potentially impact the processes in the systems. A large enough magnet could damage files on the hard drive, as they do on older magnetic tape drives.
You should not place magnets near old-style CRT monitors. The magnets used in computer speakers are not powerful enough to affect any displays.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoIf you put a Magnet to close to your computer it will wipe out all of your computers data
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∙ 11y agoNot the computer itself, but the software on the computer. Strong magnetic fields can degauss the magnetic drives, that is the can lift and destroy the data that is stored on the hard drives.
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∙ 14y agoYes they can>
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How can you destroy a HD TV with a magnet?
Throw the magnet at the TV REALLY REALLY HARD.
Can you destroy a magnet?
You can destroy it by heating it above the curie temperature. Choping it won't work
Does MySpace destroy your computer?
No. myspace will not destroy your computer
What are 2 ways to make or destroy a magnet?
heating it or freezing it i believe
Can magnetic field from a magnet destroy laptop hard drive?
Yes. A powerful magnet is capable of wiping the entire hard drive.
What items that can be damaged by a magnet?
Pretty much any electronics with wires. The metal inside the wires and generally attracted to the magnet. For example, it is a TERRIBLE idea to put a magnet next to or on a computer or computer monitor. It will distort anything and everything inside the computer.
What types of computer viruses can destroy your computer?
All computer viruses that can run code on your computer have the potential to destroy everything or send your personal data to a hacker.
What to do if a magnet touches your computer?
Get the magnet away as quickly as possible and check to make sure none of your files were erased. But if you have a MAC it might not affect your computer.
What do you use to destroy the circuits on club penguin?
the circits on the magnet? If so, the paper clip.
How do you destroy a magnet using heating or freezing methood?
Yes you can! Jaime-c your hero
How do you destroy a computer virus with a computer game?
A hammer.
Why does a magnet affect a video tape?
They affect it by completely wiping any memory of what is recorded on the tape
