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[–] 4 pts

It's very manufacturer specific. Western Digital was the only one I had new vs. old this morning while tearing down hard drives for destruction.

[–] 3 pts

Are you working for the Clintons?

[–] 3 pts

No, we just take our data seriously. We don't want it falling into the hands of career criminals like the Clintons.

Besides, there's not much you're going to do with a 250GB HDD with 6 gorillion hours on it, so they go into the "Scrap this shit" pile.

[–] 2 pts

Just remove the cover and use a neodymium magnet, or a hammer (most post 2K HDDs are using glass platters).