How to Destroy Floppy Disks
Obtain a powerful magnet, such as a neodymium magnet, and rub the magnet all over both sides of your floppy disk., Rip open the floppy disk and cut it up with a pair of scissors., Pull the disk apart, rip out the metal center and put the magnetic...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Obtain a powerful magnet
This will change all those 1's and 0's, making the data on the disk unusable. -
Step 2: such as a neodymium magnet
The smaller and more numerous the pieces, the better, as the pieces can be taped back together.
Also don't cut a neat design; random cuts will work best. ,, This has been the U.S.
Government way of destroying classified material for many years.
Make sure you do it safely, such as a fireplace, or a solid metal trash bin outside in a clear area.
Make sure there is no wind if you do this outside, as you do not want the flames to fly away and start a forest fire. -
Step 3: and rub the magnet all over both sides of your floppy disk.
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Step 4: Rip open the floppy disk and cut it up with a pair of scissors.
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Step 5: Pull the disk apart
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Step 6: rip out the metal center and put the magnetic tape into a cross-cut shredder.
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Step 7: Burn them.
Detailed Guide
This will change all those 1's and 0's, making the data on the disk unusable.
The smaller and more numerous the pieces, the better, as the pieces can be taped back together.
Also don't cut a neat design; random cuts will work best. ,, This has been the U.S.
Government way of destroying classified material for many years.
Make sure you do it safely, such as a fireplace, or a solid metal trash bin outside in a clear area.
Make sure there is no wind if you do this outside, as you do not want the flames to fly away and start a forest fire.
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