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 Seagate 20Gb IDE EIDE 35 Hard Disk ST320413A 9R4003 316  US $24.95
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 Seagate 20Gb IDE EIDE 35 Hard Disk ST320410A 9T7001 301 US $24.95
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 Seagate 20Gb IDE EIDE Hard Disk ST320014A 9W1021 301 US $24.95
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 Seagate 20Gb IDE EIDE Hard Disk ST320414A 9R3004 301 US $24.95
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 Western Digital 20Gb IDE Hard Disk WD200 WD200EB 11BHF0 US $24.95
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 Western Digital 10Gb IDE Hard Disk 102AA WD102AA 00NA0 US $24.95
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 Quantum 84Gb IDE Hard Disk 5500847 CR84A2F1 Rev 01 N US $24.95
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 Trigem 20Gb IDE Hard Disk SV2001H SV2001H TGE QN100 07 US $24.95
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 Western Digital 20Gb IDE Hard Disk WD200 WD200BB 00CAA1 US $24.95
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 12V 5V AC Adapter Power Supply HDD HARD DISK DRIVE IDE US $22.61
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 12V AC Adapter For Western Digital External Hard Drives US $21.95
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 AC Adapter For Seagate External SATA eSATA Hard Drive US $21.95
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 MOLEX SATA IDE HDD DVD Bluray 12V5V DC AC Power Supply Unit Adapter w Switch US $14.99
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 Y type power cable for 2 x SATA HDDs US $14.99
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 USB2To SATA III 25 35OTB IDE HDD Adapter Converter US $14.75
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 Dynex 35 PATA Hard Drive Enclosure DXPHD35 US $12.95
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 PC 20 24 Pin Power Supply Tester for ATX BTX ITX HDD US $12.47
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 AC Adapter FOR Hard Disk Case Enclosure 12V 5V 6 Pin US $11.90
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 6 PINS 12V5V DC AC Power Supply Adapter for HDD box US $11.90
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 2PCS 20 24 Pin SATA HDD Hard Drive Power Supply Tester US $11.89
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 2PCS ITX ATX BTX Power Supply Tester 20 24 Pin SATA HDD US $11.72
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 PC 20 24 Pin PSU ATX SATA ITX HDD Power Supply Tester US $6.79
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 20 24 Pin PSU ATX SATA HD HDD Power Cable Supply Tester US $6.78
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 PC 20 24 Pins Power Supply Tester for ATX SATA PSU HDD US $5.69
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 PC ATX SATA PSU HDD Power Supply Voltage Meter Tester US $5.69
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 PC ATX SATA PSU HDD Power Supply Diagnostic Tool Tester US $4.99
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 Dell Studio XPS 1340 SATA Hard Drive Connector H628F US $4.99
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 12V AC Power Adapter FOR HARD DISK DRIVE HDD S524 US $3.03
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 MOLEXSATA HDD Bluray 12V5V DC AC Power Supply PSU 9B US $3.00
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 MOLEXSATA HDD Bluray 12V5V DC AC Power Adapter 9B US $3.00
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 2A SATA Plug HDD DVD 12V 5V DC AC Power Supply US $2.99
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 4PIN IDE 35 SATA HDD DVD 12V5V DC AC Power Adapter US $2.79
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 4PIN IDE SATA HDD DVD 12V5V DC AC Power Supply PSU US $2.79
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 4 PIN IDE 35 HDD DVD 12V5V DC AC PSU Power Adapter 9C US $1.79
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 4 PIN MOLEX IDE 25 HDD DVD 12V 5V DC AC Power Supply US $1.49
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 4 PIN IDE 25 HDD DVD 12V5V DC AC Power Supply US $1.40
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Safe Data Disposal Explained
Removing data from a hard drive, permanently, is something that sounds an awful lot simpler than it proves to be in reality. As we all know deleting a file does not remove the file or its content from the hard drive permanently, data recovery companies can normally aid in the recovery of such files, no doubt other less scrupulous individuals are equally capable of such recovery feats.
So what lengths do we need to go to in order to ensure that our data is securely removed?
To put it simply there is no safe and easy way of ensuring that data is permantly eradicated from a hard disk or any other form of storage medium in reality. That doesn’t mean however that it can’t be done.
Data can only be considered completely erased when it has been overwritten several times, each time using a different method. The level of overwriting usually considered to guarantee that data has been successfully erased is a seven pass overwriting method using software or manual processes that adhere to the DoD 5220.22-M standard for data erasure.
There are many companies that can provide such data elimination services, and there are also a number of software applications that can serve the process including Evidence Eliminator, M-Sweep Pro Data Eliminatior and R-Wipe software from the company behind R-Studio Data Recovery Software.
There are also more permanent methods of data destruction, few data recovery companies can retrieve data from a hard drive where the disk’s platters have been physically destroyed.
While it would not be recommended DIY data destruction is an option you could try but this would mean that you would need to totally dismantle the drive, remove the platters and physically damaging as much of the disk as possible including destroying (shattering ) the disk as well.
Always remember deleting a file does not remove your data beyond the point of recovery. Formatting a hard disk, even full formats/low level formats do not guarantee complete data erasure. Re-installing an operating system does not get rid of your data either. The only reliable method is the multi-pass method.
Not all data will needs to be totally destroyed using the above methods and if you are happy that none of your data is personal or sensitive (both business or personal) then simply dispose of it in an enviromentally responsibly way, but if you are at all unsure don’t take the risk.
Your local data recovery company will be able to advise you on safe hard drive recovery data disposal methods and will probably have a local service. data recovery and data disposal should always be left to professional operators who are happy to certify their work.
What good quality hard drive is recommended for my PC?
I want to upgade my hard drive to one of a larger capacity, but im unsure of which type to go for. Ideally, im looking for a good quality and reliable 500GB hard drive, and not an external one as those tend to fail. Also, is it possible to incorporate the new 500GB hard drive with my existing hard drive? Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Western Digital Hard Drives are THE most reliable, period!
No other manufacturer comes close, they have been in the Hard Drive business for decades and are cool running, very-very reliable, well made & tough as old boots! You can't get better than Western Digital in my books they are No1 for reliability and many other aspects as well!
I have had one of their drives now for over TEN years and it has never failed, not even a hick-up, and is in use everyday and is a complete marvel by anybodies standards. OK, its on an old Pentium II 400Htz PC that is running one of the small Linux Operating Systems, but it still surfs the Internet as good as any other modern box of tricks can and it's virtually indestructible!
I never buy any others and have loads of them now running various things and have never had a single problem!
Read about Western Digital: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Digital
(In case you were wondering, no I don't work for them, I just think they make top notch stuff!)
Take a look at their site to find out more detail and get the right drive for your needs: http://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/index.asp?cat=3
Just go for the best and get a Western Digital. Make sure you get the correct type, that is: IDE or SATA? ~ That's because they have different connections, although you can get conversion leads but it's easier to get the right one in the first place! So check you PC before ordering.
There are some useful links below to help you:
Good Luck!
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