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Old June 18th 18, 06:42 PM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.storage
Lynn McGuire[_3_]
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Default Disposing of a hard drive.

On 6/15/2018 11:47 AM, Bill Ward wrote:
Most hard drives seem quite indestructible. What is the best method of
disposal ? I do live on the coast with some 500ft high cliffs nearby.
Bill.


I hammer a screwdriver into the vent hole. Any contact with a platter
destroys the drive.

Lynn
 




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