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Re:Backblaze Drive Stats for Q2 2026 by jackhalford on Wednesday September 30, 2026 @09:00AM (#49908316)
Does anybody know what to do with failing drives? My pile is getting big
Re:Backblaze Drive Stats for Q2 2026 by somehnguy on Wednesday September 30, 2026 @09:25AM (#49908619)
Physically destroy using whatever method you prefer (preferably something fun) and throw away.

What else is there to do?

Re:Backblaze Drive Stats for Q2 2026 by close2 on Wednesday September 30, 2026 @02:23PM (#49912497)
they do contain strong magnets which are, IMO, worth salvaging.
Re:Backblaze Drive Stats for Q2 2026 by somehnguy on Wednesday September 30, 2026 @04:07PM (#49913617)
A long time ago I would collect the magnets before discarding. Then it occurred to me that I've never had any use for them, so they were just more junk in a box.

They're cool, but I don't bother anymore - usually when I need neodymium magnets I need a specific size or shape anyway.