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by kalleboo 3388 days ago
They missed "blend it". Looks pretty effective. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fXGVAadp5k
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> They missed "blend it".

No.

> Shred It

> Physically destroying the SSD by shredding it into small particles is the absolutely safest, most foolproof method for safe and secure disposal.

A blender is just a homebrew variant, the important part is

> make sure the shred size is small enough to actually destroy the memory chips on your SSD, however. The shred width should be 1/2 inch or less if you want to make sure the chips get properly mashed up.

which a blender doesn't exactly guarantee so you can't use it for "mass" destruction as you'll have to inspect the results and possibly re-blend it until you've ensured sub-half-inch pieces.

Blending (specifically in a dedicated blender jar, not one you ever use for food) is the best way to destroy SD cards I've found, and apparently a major fruit company has done this in the past.

It's also a solid excuse to buy a blendtec 800 with sound enclosure for the office -- way quieter than any shredder. And good for making drinks.

> It's also a solid excuse to buy a blendtec 800 with sound enclosure for the office -- way quieter than any shredder. And good for making drinks.

Didn't you recommend against drinking electronics dust right at the start of the comment?

You use a different dedicated jar.
Don't forget the airtight glove bag. If you can smell the SSD, you're inhaling the SSD.