Proper way to "secure erase" a Samsung XP941?

Synomenon

Lifer
Dec 25, 2004
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Ok, so secure erasing a Samsung XP941 can brick it.

What's the proper way to wipe it and restore performance if I've borked the Windows install on it?
 

Elixer

Lifer
May 7, 2002
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Not sure why a secure erase command would brick it, either it supports the specs, or not.
If not, it shouldn't allow the secure erase command.

I know sammy has utils that you can burn to a dvd or usb stick that should work as well.
There is also hdparm from a linux boot distro that you can use.