

Step 4.2 Steps necessary for a Secure Erase 2.1 Step 1: NOT Frozen 2.2 Step 2: Set the User Passwords 2.3 Step 3: Secure Erase 2.4 Step 4: Checking 3 References Goal of a Secure Erase According to the ATA specification, a secure erase should guarantee the secure erasure of all stored data on a storage medium. It will note you that the SSD Secure Erase will delete all data on the SSD, ensure you have backed up all data you need, and click “Next”. Right-choosing the SSD, and click “SSD Secure Erase”. Open this eraser software, and you will see all your connected disks demonstrated on the main interface. Please note that this will destroy the contents of the drive as well as the drive itself. Otherwise, if you're not selling the drive and want to destroy it, just hit the SSD, repeatedly, with a hammer.

The best method is to complete at least two full Secure Erase processes to ensure that every SSD cell is completely clear.
