Escape from Tarkov · Barter item
Damaged hard drive
Type
Barter item
Size
2×1 (2 slots)
Weight
0.25 kg
Flea Market
From level 20
Base value
7,491 ₽
The Damaged hard drive (HDD) is a barter item in Escape from Tarkov. You need 8 in total: 8 for hideout upgrades. At the last price snapshot it sold best on the Flea Market for about 52,166 ₽.
Keep it
Keep 8: 8 for the hideout.
Price
Snapshot · 2026-11-04Flea 24h avg
52,166 ₽
Flea 24h low
23,700 ₽
Best trader
3,820 ₽
Per slot
26,083 ₽
PvP flea prices before fees, from tarkov.dev. Refreshed hourly.
Quests that need it
Also accepted, as one of several items, for: Half-Empty (Prapor).
Hideout upgrades that need it
| Station | Level | Count | Found in raid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Center | 2 | 8 | No |
What the Damaged hard drive is used for
| Barter for | Trader | Full cost |
|---|---|---|
| MSA Gallet TC 800 High Cut combat helmet (Black) | Peacekeeper LL2 | Topographic survey maps, Damaged hard drive |
| Flyye MBSS backpack (UCP) | Peacekeeper LL1 | Damaged hard drive |
| LBT-8005A Day Pack backpack (MultiCam Black) | Peacekeeper LL2 | Damaged hard drive, DVD drive |
| MP-133 custom plastic forestock with rails | Mechanic LL1 | Damaged hard drive |
| AK-50 dust cover | Mechanic LL4 · quest unlock | 2× Damaged hard drive |
| Glock 17 9x19 pistol Hex | Mechanic LL1 | 5× Damaged hard drive |
| HK UMP .45 ACP submachine gun Default | Mechanic LL1 | DVD drive, Damaged hard drive, 2× Capacitors |
| Crafts | Station | Time | Inputs |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAS drive | Intelligence Center 1 | 3h | Toolset (tool, returned), Flat screwdriver (Long) (tool, returned), 3× Damaged hard drive, 2× Magnet |
| Magnet | Workbench 1 | 43m | Damaged hard drive, Screwdriver (tool, returned) |
FAQ
Is the Damaged hard drive needed for quests?
Not by name. It is one of several accepted items for Half-Empty.
Is the Damaged hard drive needed for the hideout?
Yes: 8 for Intelligence Center level 2.
How much is the Damaged hard drive worth?
At the last snapshot (2026-11-04) the best sale was 52,166 ₽ on the Flea Market (24h average, before fees). The price box on this page shows the current figure, refreshed hourly.
More barter items
Data from the free tarkov.dev API (regular (PvP)), joined by XGamingServer: quests, hideout, map locks, crafts and barters as of 2026-11-04. Prices refresh hourly. More on the community wiki. Not affiliated with Battlestate Games.
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