Step-by-Step Computer Destruction 296
Unixrevolution writes "Dan's Data has an excellent article on how an enterprising user (or repair tech) can easily destroy their computer. Most of us don't destroy nearly enough hardware, so this should be helpful."
CD-Rs (Score:5, Informative)
Although I haven't RTFA yet, I find the best way to get rid of data on CD-R's isn't to erase it (which can take as long as a full writing session) but stick it in the microwave for about 5 seconds (just before the lighting effect happens).
If you do this though, best ventilate the area afterwards!!
At school... (Score:5, Informative)
Where have I seen this before? (Score:5, Informative)
Nice work, "editors."
Monitor (Score:4, Informative)
This mentions little meaningful about hard drives (Score:4, Informative)
Slashdotted? (Score:1, Informative)
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Confessional : how I killed MY computer. (Score:3, Informative)
I shut down the computer, popped the top and pulled out the old AGP card.
I plugged in the nVidia card. Didn't seem to fit. I decided to try and wiggle the card into the slot.
** sparks **
** poof **
I guess I should have UNPLUGGED the power supply. Seems as though there's always current running through the motherboard even though the computer is off...
Killed the motherboard and the nVidia card. Had to explain to nVidia why I killed their newest card. Thank goodness the CPUs and memory survived.
I now buy power supplies with little switches on the back and turn the computer off there before opening the box. Still don't unplug them, I like to live on the edge.
Re:At school... (Score:3, Informative)
Re:Start by defraggling your hard disk (Score:2, Informative)
http://www.datadocktorn.nu/images/defrag/6.jpg
under the head assembly he just took out -- two trapezoidal rare earth magnets. Strong enough to hurt you if you hold them close together.
The best way to remove them (as they are glued on to the carrier) is to get two pliers and bend the carrier (not the magnets - they will shatter) a small amount - the magnets should then slide off.
These things will hold a 50-page sheaf to the fridge.
Re:Monitor (Score:3, Informative)
Re:I can do it easier (Score:3, Informative)
Oh wait, and there was the CD-ROM incident. Did you know a CD-ROM can hold 3 discs?
Oh, almost forgot about the attempts at drawing pictures on the monitor - with a metal spoon.
Hmmm, and that time I left Explorer open to the C: drive when I went to the bathroom.
And I can't forget the time he filled the case with CDs by sliding them into a little gap between the actual drive and the plastic bay cover above it.