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Erasing CDs By Using 150,000 Volts of Electricity

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the take-that-csi dept.

ryzvonusef writes "One enterprising individual has created the most secure way to wipe out Compact Discs, by using a step-up transformer and creating a 150,000 Volt pd, whilst a CD rotates in the middle. The sparks arc through the metal in the CD and evaporates it, ripping it all off as the CD rotates. The CD is rendered transparent and unreadable. This may be the most secure method to remove data on conventional recordable CDs used in offices."

3 of 242 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Anyone heard of a microwave? by f8l_0e · · Score: 4, Funny

    Try to imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously and every molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light.

  2. Most secure by kaoshin · · Score: 4, Funny

    The most secure way to destroy CDs is either dissolving in acid or loaning them to my boss. I promise, you'd never see it again.

  3. Re:For those with less sense and less money by AndrewStephens · · Score: 3, Funny

    ... and is no more toxic than [...] wearing a gold wedding ring.

    I have seen lives ruined this way - be careful out there.

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