
Originally Posted by
easyrecycle
It still takes to much time to open each one an ect. They dont even use the same bit size so you have to keep on changing bits an its just a pain in my ^$@#
I'm very methodical in my breakdown process, I tend to create sets of same types together and do them on an as needed basis. I'd rather have 300 of those torx head screws than ever have to deal with phillips again.

Originally Posted by
Mechanic688
There is a coating only a couple of atoms thick of platinum, but yes the actual platter is aluminum. On the HD's the top cover can be stainless or cast aluminum, and the bottom is usually cast alum.
A couple atoms thick on both sides, and most older drives have two platters. When you have 350 drives sitting in a box that's 700 platters or 1400 sides with a couple 'atoms' thick. It all adds up if you're in this game for the long haul and not a quick buck.
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