destroying data

[Derek Doucette]

I had a drive which bit the dust recently, first clicking, proceded to
smoke as one of the wires shorted out.  So this drive is dead.  I was
wondering if there was a good way to destroy the data on there before I
send it back.  I was thinking some sort of magnet, but I'm not sure how
strong of one I need.  The drive is useless, but I am not sure if the
manufacturer will try to just fix it and refurbish it or simply just toss
it.  Anyone have any ideas?

Derek Doucette
http://derek.homeunix.org