How to store older harder disk drive to be re-used in an emergency at later stage Aspire E-5-576 NI6

Ari94

I have recently cloned the smaller Hard disk drive of Windows 10, 21 H1 to a larger Hard disk drive of Aspire E-5-576 NI6Q2.laptop.

As the older Hard disk drive of Aspire E-5-576 NI6Q2 is in working condition I would like to know what is the safest way to store it some where safe so in the future if needed in an emergency I can re-use in the same computer. Should I just put in a drawer, in a air tight bag/box etc.

Or if you could give me any suggestion or ideas that will be helpful too.

Thank you

[Edited the thread to add model name to the title]

StevenGen

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/670011/how-to-store-older-harder-disk-drive-to-be-re-used-in-an-emergency-at-later-stage

Put the drive in an anti static bag with an anti moisture crystals bag inserted inside and keep this drive in a dry place out of UV rays and not in any freezing temps, as all that will preserve the drive 100%.

StevenGen

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/670011/how-to-store-older-harder-disk-drive-to-be-re-used-in-an-emergency-at-later-stage

Put the drive in an anti static bag with an anti moisture crystals bag inserted inside and keep this drive in a dry place out of UV rays and not in any freezing temps, as all that will preserve the drive 100%.

Ari94

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1140753#Comment_1140753

Hi StevenGen, thank you very much for the reply with easy to follow explanation. It is helpful.