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What's the best way do dispose of old electronic devices?

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December 08, 2020, 06:23 PM
Aeteocles
What's the best way do dispose of old electronic devices?
quote:
Originally posted by SSgt USMC/Vet:


I shot a few rounds thru my old hard drive and then it fell of my boat in about 75 foot of water. Dam it slipped out of my hand.


That seems like an inconsiderate thing to do. Destroying the platters should be sufficient.
December 08, 2020, 06:36 PM
chbibc
Ever see Office Space?


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You can't fall off the floor.
December 08, 2020, 08:03 PM
Aglifter
Most commercial shredding companies also destroy electronics.
December 08, 2020, 08:39 PM
MikeinNC
quote:
Originally posted by LS1 GTO:
quote:
Originally posted by MikeinNC:
Take the CPU out and literally smash it with a hammer or drill holes thru the platters....in several places..then recycle them. I can guarantee your credit card or personal info is on the computer somewhere.




I think you mean the hard drive, not the processor.


Yes hard drive.


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