I am confused by the photo. Is the hard disk supposed to be sealed in a bag?
1747829
Yes it is. This is proof that it is being kept in a dust free atmosphere, and that it had not been tampered with. I wouldn't accept one without it being in the bag with a seal that has not been broken.
1747830
Yes, the HDD was supplied in an antistatic bag with a small notch in the side to open. I believe the bag provides protection from dust and static electricity discharges, plus offers some level of assurance that the HDD hasn't been tampered with.
1747831
the bag is an anti static bag to prevent static discharge winch can do damage to PC memory drives chips etch. once you receive it you simply hook yourself up to an antic static grounding strap open the bag up and install the drive . if you don't know how find a repair person to do it.
208366
That photo threw me off too. I've never seen an open hard drive like how it is pictured, with the title saying open box I was in full confusion mode. They really need a photo of the actual product, not a cutaway view showing us the internals. The actual product is like a regular hard drive, this picture here is just to show off the internals and not realistic to what will ship to you. It's basically a cutaway view to let you see the insides of the drive.
889638
From what I remember it came in a bag with tamper evident tape but the box wasn't shrink wrapped. Sometimes (not always) you can look at the processor socket pins and see if its been installed.
535640
The picture is often used to depict a Hard Drive. The drive I received was in a normal case and it is working fine. NOTE: do not attempt to open the drive to see the inards - that would void your warrenty and could make the drive unusable.
218670
Not sure why the photos show the internal workings - the hard drive (and any I've ordered) come enclosed. You do not open it unless you are trying to physically destroy the discs... Those photos are stock photos - I did not post them.
1391577
In the paper bag... it is vacuum sealed in another bag. I have successfully kept it fod months.
556573
NOPE. Mine came in a CLEAR plastic bag. Exposing everything. Mine also did not work.
300348
They never show the back cover of the drive in the photos - no wonder there is so much confusion. Open the drive and the warranty is void. They shipped SEALED from the atmosphere, be sure of that.
999008
Got mine brand new as well, the box by itself is not sealed but the stamp with motherboard film protector should be sealed with a stickers
670633
The picture is of a drive with the cover off to show the inner workings of the drive. This makes the image more appealing because it has more substance than a boring cover. All drives are completely sealed in a dust free environment at the factory and must be in order to work. No spinning hard drives work when uncovered due to dust.
2054904
It is wrapped in plastic. Not sealed per se, but it is tightly wrapped in it. They also put it in cardboard to protect it further
1719502
It's a laptop HDD ready to install. If you intend to use it as an external you need to/could buy an enclosure.
216798
Yes, it came to me in retail packaging all sealed up. I left it in packaging to give as a gift also.
799762
Yes, everything was sealed in its original packaging with accessories (including battery) and manuals. Each part of the package (memory stick, lens covers, cleaning kit, etc.) came in its own packaging from its manufacturer. I agree with the others about the bag. I went back to my old one.
2224070
yes - it was a nice looking box with all needed accessories, but sealed? can't remember ... Just loook at this picture: http://cdn.computeruniverse.net/media/images/300/90457989E46651A651DA41569D11208C.jpg
1769726
It is totally sealed, seems pretty heavy duty to me. I have not had any issues with this at all! I love mine!
2021781
Mine was inside a clear plastic (resealable) bag but the box was sealed with a sticker.