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    Re: HDD Degaussing Service

    If the client is that concerned, then overwrite with zeros and use an angle grinder (as others have suggested) to take the surface off the platters. Other option is an acid bath, but then you have the problem of disposing of the acid afterwards. (Sulphuric would probably do it!)
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    Re: HDD Degaussing Service

    Quote Originally Posted by peterb View Post
    If the client is that concerned, then overwrite with zeros and use an angle grinder (as others have suggested) to take the surface off the platters. Other option is an acid bath, but then you have the problem of disposing of the acid afterwards. (Sulphuric would probably do it!)
    You talking about the drives or the client?

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    Re: HDD Degaussing Service

    Quote Originally Posted by snootyjim View Post
    You talking about the drives or the client?
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    Re: HDD Degaussing Service

    Quote Originally Posted by snootyjim View Post
    You talking about the drives or the client?
    Wel, either would solve the problem, but only one would do it by deleteing the data!
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