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IT worker tried to destroy an SSD with a drill and failed spectacularly

TechSpot | Tech Enthusiasts, Power Users, Gamers February 17, 2026
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Power tools like drills have long been used to physically mangle storage devices, but only when used properly. With traditional mechanical hard drives, a few scattered holes are often enough to destroy the platters inside and make data recovery nearly impossible. Drilling can be effective on SSDs as well, but... Read Entire Article

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