Re: Destroying HD data (physically)

From: Dave Uhring (daveuhring_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 09/20/04 

Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 19:27:58 -0500

On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 23:52:27 +0000, slrn wrote:

> I have no handguns, semi-autos or WMD :-) to destroy the drives.
> I thought about opening the drives to destroy the platters, but
> the screws are tough to loosen. (these are SCSI drives btw)

A Torx-8 driver is usually required. But if you lack one of those a big,
hot bonfire would probably do the job. A 12 lb. sledgehammer would
work also. A sharp cold chisel between the cover and housing will cut the
screws.

Use your imagination. Be destructive!

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