Blimey @User9609 what have you been up to????
Before consigning it to the recycling bin, I wanted to be sure it couldn't be fired up and any data stolen.
Chances of someone doing that are very low, but they will be even lower if it's impossible.
Attacking it with a lump hammer didn't appeal, so I plonked it in the kitchen sink and submerged it in water for about 10 minutes.
During this process the pilot lights flickered for a few seconds then went off.
I reckon I can now sleep easy.
What do you do to a laptop to make it safe for disposal?
Data would still be recoverable from the hard drive...........Attacking it with a lump hammer didn't appeal, so I plonked it in the kitchen sink and submerged it in water for about 10 minutes.
During this process the pilot lights flickered for a few seconds then went off.
BTW, it's well worth getting a set of micro Torx drivers so you can have a look inside a HD. The internals are things of beauty.
They are very interesting inside, I had one running without the cover on. Amazing how precise the heads are when stepping.
They should make them with a clear casing!.