Destroy Hard Drive Saltwater

Will salt water destroy the hard drive? 3

Last month I threw away my old laptop and computer. I hit them both with a hammer, threw bricks at them, and threw them into the salt water and (standing). Since then, I've read things that were really ruined. It's been a month since you were there that the salt water has destroyed you, and if not, will it ever destroy you? I only care about all my credit card and billing information because I hear about identity theft all the time! I see no one can retrieve my data ...

Things you throw away won't be destroyed, but they do contain information ... so don't worry ...

Robert, hard drive is not a cell at first. In fact, they depend on the difference in air pressure to function properly, which is why they have tiny holes that let air in and out of the case. These air vents have excellent filters, but they are not completely waterproof or liquid resistant. This is how the water reaches the reader. Inside, water sediment freezes on the surface of the disc. This is where the problem really comes in. Most people remove the disc from the water and allow it to dry. What they don't realize is that the sediment is mainly strong at the level of the turn table. What many people try to do in this situation is alive again ... When you do that, the game is over. If you have a drive that is submerged in water and you let it dry and plug it in, it probably won't completely destroy your data unless the water is very clean, even Not to be pure. On modern hard drives that show water loss, it is OK to successfully recover data from this hard drive ... because they have already been properly processed. If your hard drive is damaged, it is best to leave it in the water. Put in the same container with water as the disc. Then contact the data recovery company. They have a special solution which is very expensive to clean the drive ... In most cases, you can get most / all of your data back by following this advice (and paying a lot of money). ۔ Downloaded / sunken hard drive. Amazing, right? I know it all, don't ask! Now, to answer the real question: physically destroy the board. Everything you do is up to you. hammer? Good. ? Cross cost? Amazing here, dude.

Well, I doubt anyone could find any information about hitting hard drives with hammers and bricks and then throwing them in the water. But seriously, next time call Best Buy and ask if your next option is to get rid of your old computer. I'm not a hippie or an embracing tree, but the penalty for throwing a computer or computer components is heavy.

Destroy Hard Drive Saltwater

Optionally, try the following if you wish:
Download DBAN and run it on your computer. DBAN (Dariks Boot y) is a program that safely erases all your data from your computer. Unlike normal deletion or formatting, DBAN completely overwrites your data multiple times, making recovery very difficult.
Remove the hard drive from the PC and save it. While identity theft doesn't have to deal with hard drive damage, you'll never know, so save the hard drive. You can physically destroy the disk if you wish. You can recycle or donate the rest of the PC, but make sure they know they need a new hard drive.
Salt and water in your o will damage the disc over time.
However, the impact may have damaged the hermetic seal and microscopic dust and other particles may have damaged the surface of the disc tray.
Finally, a high-tech cleanroom lab can retrieve data. But would anyone really pay 1 million to access your data? I doubt it.

Destroy Hard Drive Saltwater

Next time, just punch the hard drive a few times and it will work. It doesn't have to be complicated. :) Two or three files work well on a hard drive.

Wow, thanks! Exactly what I was looking for. I searched the internet for the answer but couldn't find it.

Maybe yes if the water is too much.

But don't worry

Can be canceled by technician

Yes, but he will be more concerned about the pollution of the Gulf and the wildlife affected by its neglect. !!!!