Question : Is it safe to scan a photo with a magnet on the back?
I have a photo that I want to scan onto my computer. However, the photo has two magnets (it used to be on the fridge) on the back of it and I’m afraid it might hurt my scanner/printer somehow. Should I worry or is there no problem?
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Best answer:

Answer by Drkzin
It may be a worry because if the magnet can attract metal parts, then you have a problem. It can also harm the rest of your computer because magnets screw up your computer. Some of the parts in your computer are made of metal parts. Example of these parts are the hard drive which is made of spinning parts. Also, the scanner is probably made out of metal so that may damage it as well. If possible please remove the magnets. You can test the magnet on something metal (not near your computer) to see if it attracts (test on different types of metals because some may not attract). If it doesn’t attract and your willing to take a risk on scanning it, then you may but i don’t recommend it.

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