topic secure erase frozen ssd - 180GB 520 in Solid State Drives (NAND)

secure erase frozen ssd - 180GB 520

MKey — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 19:10:36 GMT

I want to erase the data on my SSD as best I can.

The secure erase function in the toolbox just keeps telling me I need to unplug/plug the drive to unlock it - but this doesn't work.

It's a second hand drive, if there are any special codes I need, I haven't got them.

What to do folks ?

Re: secure erase frozen ssd - 180GB 520

Kevin_M_Intel — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 13:28:17 GMT

Hi GreatApe,

Let me help you with this.

Please note that Windows can block the secure erase functionality on some systems. I recommend you creating a Linux Live CD or USB stick and follow the directions here:

http://www.thomas-krenn.com/en/wiki/SSD_Secure_Erase http://www.thomas-krenn.com/en/wiki/SSD_Secure_Erase

NOTE: These links are being offered for your convenience and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Intel of the content, products, or services offered there.

Kevin M

Re: secure erase frozen ssd - 180GB 520

MKey — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 16:40:48 GMT

Thanks I tried it and it worked perfectly. I didn't need to use a live CD I just used my regular ubuntu install and it worked no problem.

Ape