Can a mobile hard disk be checked in? How to format a mobile hard disk on a computer

Mobile hard disk mainly refers to a small and portable hard disk storage device that uses USB or IEEE1394 interface and can be plugged in or unplugged at any time. It can transfer data with the system at a high speed. It can provide a large storage capacity and is a relatively cost-effective mobile storage product, so it is loved by many young people.

Contents of this article

1. Can a mobile hard disk be checked in?

2. How to format a mobile hard disk on a computer

3. Placement issues when using a mobile hard disk

Can I check in a portable hard drive?

Yes, there is no danger in using a mobile hard disk. There are no restrictions on using it on airplanes. You can check it in or carry it with you. A mobile hard disk mainly refers to a hard disk storage device that uses a USB or IEEE1394 interface and can be plugged in or unplugged at any time. It is small and easy to carry and can transfer data with the system at a high speed.

The advantages of mobile hard disks include large capacity, good compatibility, plug and play, fast speed, small size, light weight, safety and reliability.

A mobile hard disk is mainly composed of three parts: the outer shell, the circuit board and the hard disk. The outer shell is generally made of aluminum alloy or plastic, and has the functions of resisting pressure, shock, static electricity, falling, moisture and heat dissipation.

A mobile hard disk can provide a considerable storage capacity and is a relatively cost-effective mobile storage product. A mobile hard disk can provide users with a large storage capacity and good portability within an acceptable price range.

How to format a mobile hard disk on a computer

How to format a mobile hard disk on a computer:

1. Find a computer with Windows system and connect the mobile hard drive to the computer.

2. Right-click on "Mobile Hard Drive" and select the "Format" option in the drop-down menu.

3. In the formatting window, you can see that the data transfer format of the hard disk is NTFS. Change the data transfer format to exFAT.

4. Click Format and then confirm.

The formatting operation usually causes all the files in the existing disk or partition to be cleared. Formatting is usually divided into low-level formatting and high-level formatting. If not otherwise specified, formatting a hard disk usually refers to high-level formatting, while formatting a floppy disk usually includes both.

Placement issues when using a mobile hard disk

The side that the magnetic head contacts is the front side, and it doesn't matter whether it is placed on the front or back side. The internal structure is very tight. If the influence of gravity is considered, it is better to place it on the front side.

A mobile hard disk is a storage product that uses a hard disk as a storage medium and is used to exchange large amounts of data between computers, emphasizing portability. Mobile hard disks mostly use fast transmission interfaces such as USB and IEEE1394, and can transfer data with the system at a high speed. Because a hard disk is used as a storage medium, the data read and write mode of a mobile hard disk is the same as that of a standard IDE hard disk.