Learn where to connect an external temperature sensor on an internal drive.*END
Critical: DO NOT open the hard drive casing to install a temperature sensor. |
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The internal temperature sensor is controlled by S.M.A.R.T. monitoring.
It can be read with software that can check the drive.
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The sensor must be placed as close to the point shown by the red circle for the best reading.