How to securely erase hard drives (HDDs) and solid state drives (SSDs)

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2016/10/31 22:37:28 (permalink)
 
Got a pile of old drives that you need to wipe before sending them to Silicon Heaven? Or do you want to wipe a drive in a computer that you are selling or giving away? Here are some tips and tricks to help you get the job done.    Link

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    Re: How to securely erase hard drives (HDDs) and solid state drives (SSDs) 2016/11/01 19:37:16 (permalink)
    .308 or .45 does well enough for me. Generally don't sell drives.

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    Re: How to securely erase hard drives (HDDs) and solid state drives (SSDs) 2016/11/01 19:57:16 (permalink)
    On spinners I have used a 1/4 drill bit and an electric drill. Never had to do a SSD as of yet.
    I like to take the magnets out first, those things are the strongest magnets I have ever had the chance to play around with.
    Stick two together you can not pull them straight apart.

     
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