BoCo,
As others already pointed out it was a gift and the money shouldn't be an issue. Good for you that it isn't. I'd assume something is on that drive he doesn't want you to potentially see. No matter what it is, it doesn't matter.
This guy is an ass though isn't he? He could, no should have handled it much better. Try this asshole: instead of bragging about the money you made (sort of like saying "hey stupid look what you could have done") you could have said "Thanks again, I sold the parts and the money really helped with the purchase of the new laptop". And "Sorry there is stuff on there I wouldn't want you to see, I prefer just to destroy it."
You did a really nice thing. This guy just reeks of somebody who not only thinks this sort of help is part of everyones job description but is in the end still just looking out for himself. Unless she brings it up, I wouldn't mention it to his wife either. That is just going to cause more trouble for you. Let it go.
I've been in the same position before. Keep helping and doing favors until something small by comparison comes up and I can't get that person to lift a finger. It is a bad feeling.
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