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Old December 22nd, 2013, 02:08 AM
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Thumbs down What to do with old hd

I have several HD’s I have removed from my old dead computers.
I want to dispose of them so that any personal information can not be recovered. I have heard suggestions ranging from taking a hammer and smashing them up to taking a old open reel tape demagnetizer and going over with that.
What is the best suggestion?
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Old December 22nd, 2013, 02:32 AM
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if the drives are still good just get an external case and use them for extra storage.

smashing them then cut them up is the best way to get rid of the drives.
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Old December 22nd, 2013, 04:21 AM
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I've said it before, to anyone who'll listen,....thermite.

Check this --->http://hackaday.com/2008/09/16/how-t...c-destruction/
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Old December 22nd, 2013, 05:04 AM
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I've said it before, to anyone who'll listen,....thermite.

Check this --->http://hackaday.com/2008/09/16/how-t...c-destruction/

that should work
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Old December 22nd, 2013, 01:58 PM
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There is another option http://www.wimp.com/harddrive/
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