Showing posts with label Data security during laptop repair. Show all posts
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Monday, June 29, 2015

Data security during laptop repair

Recently bought a new laptop with an extended warranty.
Wondering if when a laptop needs to be sent in to the manufacturer for a repair (specifically a hardware repair),
is it ok to remove the hard drive when sending it in?
I don't want to risk my data (security) while in transit and out of my hands.
Nor do I want to delete sensitive files and restore them when my laptop is restored.
I guess this would make it tougher to troubleshoot issues and repair the laptop. I don't know what else I...

Data security during laptop repair

Data security during laptop repair