>>>>>>>Hi,
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>>>>>>>I have a Flash USB drive. I could plug it into a computer (tried on 2 computers), first it worked and I could copy files to this flash drive. But then it stopped working; showed no information. Even though when I was plugging it into the computer, a letter drive was assigned and I could see it in the Windows Explorer. I tried to format but formatting would fail.
>>>>>>>So I decided to destroy all information on this USB. I put it in the microwave for about 5 seconds, 3-4 times (I didn't want it to melt). Now when I plug this flash drive into a computer USB, it won't even show in the Windows Explorer. Was I successful? :)
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>>>>>>From the thread title I thought you were referring to this:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/12/02/hackers_waste_xbox_one_ps4_macbook_pixel_with_usb_zapper/>>>>>>
>>>>>>If it's high-value data microwaving probably isn't good enough. It might just melt an internal trace, which could be easily fixed by a skilled tech.
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>>>>>>I like Victor's idea, assuming you have a suitable blender. There's the long-time "Will It Blend?" meme on YouTube e.g.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OmpnfL5PCw>>>>>
>>>>>Nicolas is correct. I bought this USB and then put some very personal information on it. Then, I wanted to add some more stuff but the USB didn't respond. I was concerned that if I return it to Staples (which I am sure I can), they will send it to the manufacturer and there techs will get to my personal information. I don't know if my tax returns would be of interest to them; but you never. So I wanted to make all the data destroyed before I return. Microwave seem to have done it. At least when I plug the USB in the computer, computer thinks it is made of wood :). Blending will only come into play if I decide not to return (my wife's suggestion to forget the $30).
>>>>>Thank
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>>>>You need to cost in your time here. Trust your wife and throw it in the fire, under the hammer etc. Its a sunk cost.
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>>>It is a principle that is at stake (not just $30) :)
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>>Whats the principle ? That your time has no value ? Pragmatism, thats what you need .
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>If every one of the millions who bought this bad product, simply hammer it, the company will never learn that the consumer is not happy :)
Hrm... Let me get this straight... You've taken the trouble to destroy the product (at least the innards, but leave the outside intact) so you can take it back to the retailer for a refund (or replacement) so that you can express your disappointment with the product? Or are you simply going to simply return the item (without asking for refund or replacement) -- to express your disappointment with the product?
