Discs: How to Destroy a Cd or Dvd

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Method 1of 4:

Breakage and mutilation

1. Fold and bust. Wrap the discs with plastic wrap and then fold it until it breaks.
2. Shred the discs with a disc shredder.
3. Cut the discs. You can use a pair of scissors, but be careful as the foil will flake.
4. Break the discs. Wrap the discs with a towel and use a kick or a hammer to destroy the disc. The towel is used to protect you.
5. Cut the discs with a knife.
6. Center punch the discs. Punch at least 12 holes on the discs.

Method 2of 4:

Heat application

1. Microwave the discs. Place the disc into a microwave and set it for 5-10 seconds, or until you see sparks. The microwave cannot be used for food after that.
   • Always use adult supervision when doing this step.
2. Use a blow torch to melt the discs. Do in a safe area using proper safety gear. The ground on which the CDs sit should be inflammable, such as concrete.

Method 3of 4:

Wiping data

1. Erase the discs with the computer, if the disc is rewritable and the computer has a CD-RW drive.

Method 4of 4:

Destroying the surface

1. Cover the disc with duct tape, then rip it off. This does not work on all discs.
2. Sand the discs. Use a belt sander on the top side of the disc. This should be done in an easy-to-clean area.
3. Wipe with acetone. Soak a cotton pad in pure acetone, then wipe the bottom of the disc with it. It should become frosted and unreadable.