Re: How to zero a failing disk drive before disposal?

From: Ronald F. Guilmette <rfg_at_tristatelogic.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:38:47 UTC 
In message <CAAdA2WNgKoxpb-=p1gMDyZ5XMZEMfz3_1uqPGNz1FhKs_csYnQ@mail.gmail.com>, 
Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo@gmail.com> wrote:

>I open the case, remove the platters and the magnets (for use elsewhere),
>and repurpose the casing!

Thank you.  Yes, as a last step I shall be opening the case & pouring some
small amount of sand inside (and then shaking vigorously).

But if a nation state was determined to get my old credit card number, even
that might not stop them! :-)