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 Recycling computers - RattleandSmoke
That is what I usualy do. The platters are usualy very solid so scratching them and then putting a big magnet to it is enough to the trick.

The problem with the software is it takes too long to do. It would be fine if you have have a bench dedicated to the task but in peoples homes it would take too long.

It is also amazing how many people don't think to take the hard drive out of the machine they are getting rid of.

I often get requests to format old drives and I have to explain that formatting dosn't actuallty delete the data.
Last edited by: RattleandSmoke on Sun 27 Jun 10 at 15:36
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