Some compact discs or CDs and multipurpose digital discs or DVDs contain private or confidential information. Sometimes, CDs or DVDs have to be destroyed for security reasons. This article will help you destroy a CD or DVD.
Step
Method 1 of 4: Breaking and Cutting
Step 1. Bend and crush
Wrap the disc with plastic. Bend it until it breaks.
Step 2. Cut into small pieces using a disc chopper
Step 3. Cut the disc
You can use scissors, but be careful that the coating will peel off.
Step 4. Crack the disc
Wrap the disc with a towel. Trample or hit with a hammer. This towel is useful for protecting you.
Step 5. Cut the disc with a knife
Step 6. Use a center punch
Make a minimum of 12 holes in the disc.
Method 2 of 4: Using Heat
Step 1. Put the disc in the microwave
Put the disc in the microwave and turn it on for 5-10 seconds or until you see sparks. The microwave cannot be used for food afterwards.
Always do this under adult supervision
Step 2. Use a blow torch to melt the disc
Do it in a safe area and wear safety equipment. Where you put the CD must be non-combustible, such as concrete.
Method 3 of 4: Clearing Data
Step 1. Erase data using a computer if the disc is rewritable and the computer has a CD-RW compartment
Method 4 of 4: Crushing the Surface of the Disc
Step 1. Cover the disc with duct tape and remove it again
This step does not always work for every type of disc.
Step 2. Use sandpaper
Use belt sandpaper on the surface of the disc. Do it in an area that is easy to clean.
Step 3. Wipe with acetone
Soak a cotton swab in pure acetone. Wipe the surface of the disc using this cotton. The surface of the disc will become blurry and unreadable.
Warning
- The steam that comes out when using the microwave is toxic. Use an unused microwave because this microwave can no longer be used for food.
- Children should not try to destroy the disc.
- Some microwaves can be damaged. You can reduce damage to the microwave by placing a glass of water in it along with the disc.
- Destroying discs in the microwave can cause unpleasant odors.
- Data can still be retrieved even if the disc has been tampered with using a microwave or other means.
