Hard Drive & Digital Media Destruction
How do I destroy information stored on an old computer?
At Abraham’s Shredding, we permanently destroy computer hard drives using a secure two-step process. First, we degauss the hard drive, erasing all stored data with a powerful magnetic field. Next, we crush or bend the drive so it cannot be reused. After destruction, all materials are responsibly recycled. This ensures your confidential information is 100% unrecoverable.
Are hard drives reusable after degaussing?
No. Once a hard drive has been degaussed, it is no longer usable. Degaussing erases all data, formatting, and magnetic patterns that make the drive function. This guarantees that no data can ever be recovered.
Can you destroy Solid State Drives (SSDs)?
Yes. Abraham’s Shredding securely destroys Solid State Drives (SSDs) by removing the memory chips and shredding them into tiny, unreadable pieces. This method ensures complete destruction of all stored information.