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'Wiping' a SSD

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Mr Onion
October 16, 2014, 7:11 PM UTC
I need to wipe a SSD before RMAing it. I have tried HDDErase but it just errors out.

Any other ideas?
random/random Developer
October 16, 2014, 8:25 PM UTC
Try the manufacturer's software, some of them have a secure erase function (I know Samsung's does)

Intel:
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=18455
OCZ:
http://ocz.com/consumer/download/firmware
Corsair:
http://www.corsair.com/en/support/downloads
Samsung:
http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/samsungssd/downloads.html
SanDisk:
http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9328/~/ssd-toolkit-support-information
Gary R Administrator
October 16, 2014, 9:18 PM UTC
For a bit of general info on erasing SSDs see ... http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/securely-e ... estroying/

Use at your own risk.
Mr Onion
October 17, 2014, 10:29 AM UTC
Kingston recommend the HDDErase, but that just errors.

I'll check that link Gary. Thanks.
Mr Onion
October 17, 2014, 8:05 PM UTC
All done now. Many thanks
Gary R Administrator
October 17, 2014, 10:43 PM UTC
You're welcome. :)

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