How to Destroy Hard Drives with Derik's Boot and Nuke

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: wipe the hard drive using Darik's Boot and Nuke.

   The chips are found on the circuit board on the bottom of the drive, and the platters are inside the casing.,,, If not, use a hacksaw to cut the drive in half.
   
   Once you have access to the inside of the drive, jam a screwdriver in there and wiggle it around a bit; the more you mangle the platters, the better off you are. ,
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   Step 2: Unplug the computer from power.

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   Step 3: Open the side panel and locate the hard drive; usually it's mounted under the DVD drive

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   Step 4: and will be connected to the motherboard by a wide flat ribbon (IDE) or a red cable (SATA)

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   Step 5: Unplug the hard drive

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   Step 6: making sure to remove both the data and power connectors

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   Step 7: then remove the drive (it may be attached with screws or rails)

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   Step 8: There are now two components that need to be destroyed to completely secure your data: the chips and the platters.

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   Step 9: Remove the board from the hard drive; don't bother being gentle with it

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    Step 10: you're destroying it anyway.

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    Step 11: Smash/crack each chip on the board; a chisel and hammer works well.

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    Step 12: If you have a drill press

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    Step 13: drill several holes through the hard drive itself.

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    Step 14: Dispose of the remains over the course of several days

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    Step 15: or in multiple garbage cans.

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