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 Hard drive destruction doesn't have to be a time consuming and difficult process. In fact, it doesn't even have to involve a hammer and a drill. There are several simple methods you can use to safely dispose of your old hard drives , but which one is the best? We've got some answers. 1. How to destroy a hard drive without a drill So, how do you destroy a hard drive if you don’t have a drill? As it turns out, a hammer is all you need. You can use a hammer to smash it, you can use a hammer to drill through it, you can use a hammer to destroy it.If you have any interest in hard drive destruction, it might be best to first look into the three ways above before you totally blow up your old drive. 2. How to destroy a hard drive with a drill In the event that you need to destroy a hard drive because it has sensitive information on it that you can’t risk falling into the wrong hands, you can destroy the hard drive with a drill. If you drill a hole into the center of the hard drive...

If you’ve got a bunch of old hard drives on your hands, you’re not alone. As we upgrade from one version of Mac OS to another, or we move from Windows XP to Windows 7, we often have hard drives left over. And while you might be tempted to keep them around in case you need them again someday, the truth is: they’re dangerous and need to be destroyed. 1. How to recycle old hard drives Recycling your computer's old hard drive is an easy way to help the environment. Before throwing away your old hard drive, you'll want to make sure that you have removed any personal data from it. You can use a disk-wiping software to do this, which takes just a few minutes. And after you’re done, you can recycle the hard drive later at a recycling center. 2. The problems with hard drives As a business owner, you can’t afford to lose any data. Here are two common scenarios where hard drives fail: 1) you’re backing up your data and something goes wrong - like the hard drive crashes, or the computer th...

Although it's always been possible to recycle used PCs and other electronics, the actual process of hard drive recycling involves more than just taking your computer to your local dump. The benefits of hard drive recycling are manifold, and luckily for you, we've taken the time to compile a list of the top ten reasons why you should recycle your old hard drives . 1. Hard drives can be recycled more than once Recycling your hard drive is important because it prevents the toxic materials used in hard drives from going into landfills. Hard drives contain a number of toxic materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium, which can leach into the soil and water when landfilled.While these toxic materials can eventually degrade into less toxic compounds, hard drive recycling keeps these toxic materials out of the environment in the first place. Today’s day-trading computers and smartphones contain a lot of the toxic metals used in hard drive manufacturing, so using these electronics to hel...

Two-day shipping and easy drop-off are rewards you will receive after you submit and receive your free hard drive and SSD. Once your hard drives and SSDs are sent off for recycling, you do not need to do anything extra. And because these devices can’t be reused, or returned to the manufacturer thanks to an encryption technology embedded into the disk, there is no risk of data loss from even just a minor physical injury. Your hard drives and SSD’s will be sent for safe disposal in just a few days, which is more convenient than bringing them into your own hands like that.  The program is operated by Western Digital and consists of several steps: for your hard drives and SSD “just like new”, simply fill out the form using the links at the bottom of the page and your drive will be safely off your hands. The least amount of steps is asking a lot, but it’s worth asking yourself how much potential harm there is to be avoided in order to make sure your hard drives and SSDs are off your tr...

If you have a hard drive that needs recycling, you may be wondering where to dispose of it. Here are the best places to get your hard drive recycling done in the UK. The best way to dispose of hard drives – and destroy digital data that is no longer needed – is to have them physically destroyed by a professional document destruction company. This is the most effective and risk-free way to ensure information is permanently destroyed.  Domestic Hard Drive Disposal That directive makes computers using digital storage media or a hard drive that store electronic data a type of appliance (Article 22). Accessories to hard drives, such as memory, are not covered by this definition. So you’ll have to destroy your hard drive yourself by filing it, shredding it, or obliterating it. The major shredding companies with offices in the UK are Filer’s, Falcon, Datacart and Bridgepoint. Hard drives will be sent to Billetone International for destruction and certified by their staff to be destroyed o...

Replace any (or all) of the drives, and plug the new drives into the other 4 ports (A, B, C, D) of the alumina computer from your previous owner. Usually, when consumers just replace the drives, they exclusionally never look at the data they took with them. This is a serious safety concern. Failure to keep backups on the other ports can result in monetary losses, damaged equipment and computer meltdowns. Start by unscrewing the plastic/rubber insert that contacting clips holding the hard drive in place.  Carefully and slowly remove the hard drive from its housing. DO NOT FORCE IT! You know it’s there and there’s nothing you can do if you push it. Carefully and slowly place the hard drive in the trash or return it to the original port. Don’t make any permanent damage. With the hard drive removed, accurately remove the old hard drive spindle assembly from the other 4 ports. For most laptops, it is located on the right. If yours is a laptop, you saved yourself a little bit of inner-wo...

You can safely recycle hard drives up to three years old. Two year old drives shouldn’t need to be destroyed. If the item is damaged, leave it in the shop to be recycled. We’ve published guides to all of the below options. If there’s no official service where you live (UK or US), try a supported service and make sure it runs for at least three years. We update the sites frequently. Dr. Mazza offers secure decommissioning in the USA and overseas. They have recycling centres and can also organize specialist international efforts. They guarantee maximum time, which is only 7–9 business days. It is important you trade-in all your other devices first. Stand-by equipment should be exchanged for other local electronics that have a two year minimum repair warranty. Care should be taken to select the right device for your household, as some chargers, power bricks, and other peripherals are obsolescence-prone. You can do a scan of your old equipment to pick the right device for your household, s...