In comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.storage Sebastian Gottschalk <seppi@seppig.de> wrote:
> Arno Wagner wrote:

>> So basically a HDD password is only protection angainst amateurs and
>> even they can get it removed for a few thousand EUR/USD?

> A few thousands would be nice. You just need to by the same model
> and exchange the electronic board, as many hobbyists already
> showed. Cost: $200

Same cost class. Basically worthless protection if anybody
wants to remove the password. Only protects against accidental
reading of data.

Arno