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Delete User Data with Secure Erase

Note:

Ensure that the correct SSD is selected on a system with more than

one SSD. The Secure Erase function permanently destroys all user

data on the selected SSD.

1. In the blue section at the top of the Dashboard, click the Select drive drop-

down menu to select the SSD on which all user data will be permanently

deleted.

Note:

If the SSD to be deleted is not listed, click the Refresh icon next to the Select

drive drop-down menu to scan for the SSD.

The name of the selected SSD appears next to Model.

2. Click Erase Now next to Secure Erase to delete all user data and leave the

drive in an unformatted state.

Create a Bootable USB Drive for Secure Erase

1. Insert a formatted USB drive.

2. Before proceeding, backup any existing data on the USB drive.

3. Click the drop-down list to select the USB drive.

Note:

If the USB drive is not listed, click the Refresh icon next to the drop-down list

to scan for the USB drive.

Tools

SanDisk SSD Dashboard

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