• olmium@sh.itjust.works
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    9 months ago

    They contain lead, as well as other harmful toxins. I did a bit of research and it seems unless you physically destroy the platters it shouldn’t be an issue.

    Still, I’d rather just not do something so useless and risk my health in the process.

    • XenGi@lemmy.chaos.berlin
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      9 months ago

      I use them as a coaster for coffee. They shouldn’t contain any lead. I guess that would be illegal at least in the EU. You can’t even put lead in solder anymore, so I’m pretty sure you’re not allowed to put it in HDDs.