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How Recycle Your Hard drive with Confidence

Disposing of your computer equipment responsibly is important for the environment, and for your own safety. Whether itu2019s an old desktop computer, or a laptop you no longer need, recycling them properly will ensure they donu2019t end up in someone elseu2019s hands. To help you recycle your hard drive with confidence, we have put together a step-by-step guide to recycling your hard drive.<br>

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How Recycle Your Hard drive with Confidence

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  1. How Recycle Your Hard drive with Confidence 1. You can’t just throw your hard drive in the trash After you’ve backed up your drive, you have to destroy it physically. You can’t just throw your hard drive in the trash because even if your data is deleted, there are forensic tools that can retrieve it. One way to physically destroy a hard drive is to take a hammer to it. Another way is to use a degausser.To use a degausser, you use heat. In the following, we’re going to explain how you can use your hammer to physically destroy your hard drive, and how to use your degausser to recover your data. What you need to get started When you’re first starting out, you don’t need a ton of equipment. You can get started with just a camera phone and a good pair of shoes.However, as your collection grows, you’ll want to ensure you have the right equipment for the job. The right tools help you to recycle your hard drive safely and effectively, and are necessary for keeping track of your digital junk. Here’s what you need. What You need to Get Started When you’re first starting out, you don’t need a ton of equipment. You can get started with just a camera phone and a good pair of shoes.However, as your collection grows, you’ll want to ensure you have the right equipment for the job. The right tools help you to recycle your hard drive safely and effectively, and are necessary for keeping track of your digital junk. Here’s what you need. For the best results, it’s always recommended that you recycle in a well-ventilated area with a lot of light. While laser or electron blasting are two fine options for spinning the natter off your hard drive, logging is a great way to accurately identify the hardware, and plan for future disposal. Plus, testing for identification is a good way to make sure your hard drive is what you think it is. How to prepare your hard drive for recycling The best way to prepare your hard drive for recycling is to clean it as much as possible. Make sure you delete any files you don’t need and that you’re not deleting files by accident. Next, take a look at the drive’s SMART status.If your drive’s SMART is Full (green) or Empty (red), it’s time to get rid of it. Do this by unscrewing the four Phillips head screws that secure the hard drive to the server or PC case. Then carefully remove the hard drive and place it in a clean container with a screw cap and air tight seal. Before recycling your drive, make a copy of the data on the disk to prevent further damage, and make sure you back them up. Learn more at www.euro-recycling.co.uk

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