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How to safely and securely destroy data on SSDs and memory sticks

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How to safely and securely destroy data on SSDs and memory sticks, Use a Drill: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
Use a Drill
  • If you don't have a cold chisel or a dremel you can also drill through the memory chips, preferably using a pillar drill or drill press.

  • Use a metal drill bit, since the fibreglass pcb will dull a wood drill bit. In fact, silicon is harder than steel so a masonry drill bit may be preferable.

  • Place the device on a surface you don't mind drilling through, like a wooden plank.

  • Drill through the memory chip. Since silicon is hard and brittle, the chip may crack rather than yielding to the drill. Nevertheless, your job is done!

  • Take care not to inhale the fibreglass dust that will be created.

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