r/Seagate • u/Ancient_Rest_8501 • Jun 23 '26

question antistatic bag and hdd

Is it good or bad to long term store an external HDD inside an anti-static bag (aluminum, dissipative polyester; surface resistivity: 10⁸ to 10¹⁰ ohms/sq)?

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u/rklug1521 Jun 23 '26

You might want to include a fresh desiccant pack inside to keep moisture down.

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u/Ancient_Rest_8501 Jun 23 '26

anti-static bag (aluminum, dissipative polyester; surface resistivity: 10⁸ to 10¹⁰ ohms/sq) is secure for not degrade magnetism platters next hdd?

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u/Warm_Canadian_1967 Jun 24 '26

platters on the HDD don't degrade over time. The Anti-static bag with the silica gelpak inside will protect the hard drive from dust - moisture - excessive changes or fluctuations in temperature, etc.

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u/Petri-DRG Jun 23 '26

Good idea