Paul Nicholls Stuff

Ways to Destroy a Laptop #2

Obviously when disposing of old hardware in an environment where staff frequently handle sensitive and confidential information it is critical that proper measures are taken to ensure no data could be recovered from computers, laptops, etc.

Naturally when it became clear that over the next few months we will need to "Securely Dispose" of a dozen or so old laptops (all already suffering various ailments that essentially render them worthless and barely usable) I decided that the destruction of this hardware needs to be done properly, and clearly documented along the way - a la blog.

We've actually already done #1 too, but the photos are on the other camera - which is at work. Whoops.

Disposal #2
Date of Disposal: 09/07/2007
Goods Disposed Of: RM Laptop
Method of Disposal: Puncture Wounds
Tools Used: Electric Drill, Hole Saw, Soldering Iron
Wielder of Destruction: Mr Nicholls

Outcome: Surprisingly the laptop started to boot despite the holes, no display - and the motherboard beeps in "motherboard error" beep code pattern - but it kinda worked...