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Hard disk drive knock out
Hi. I have a hard disk drive that suddenly died. Even the BIOS Setup of the computer is uncapable of detecting it. Obviously i don't want to repair the disk, i only need the data that is recorded in it. Anyone has a clue to do it??? a web-site, an advice, etc. that can help me out? Thanks
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Also check your IDE cable and the IDE controller on your motherboard. Be sure it has not been disabled in the BIOS.
Remember, even if the drive is under warranty you data is NOT under warranty. If you send the drive in they will NOT repair it and send it back. They will just send you a refurbished one BLANK!!
My standard answer here is get a replacement drive and install it into your system, then restore your files from a backup. I'm afraid, however, that you don't have a backup. In that case you have only two real options:
1) Live without your data.
2) Pay to data recovery.
Which is the best choice depends on your situation an the value of the data. If the data is worth less than what it costs to recover it, then obviously you will not want to pay to have it recovered. This is kind-of like an older automobile involved in a wreck. If the repair costs exceed the value of the vehicle, nobody will pay to have it fixed...
Remember, even if the drive is under warranty you data is NOT under warranty. If you send the drive in they will NOT repair it and send it back. They will just send you a refurbished one BLANK!!
My standard answer here is get a replacement drive and install it into your system, then restore your files from a backup. I'm afraid, however, that you don't have a backup. In that case you have only two real options:
1) Live without your data.
2) Pay to data recovery.
Which is the best choice depends on your situation an the value of the data. If the data is worth less than what it costs to recover it, then obviously you will not want to pay to have it recovered. This is kind-of like an older automobile involved in a wreck. If the repair costs exceed the value of the vehicle, nobody will pay to have it fixed...
There are firms that do data recovery service. Your local phone book or local business directory should be able to help with that. i've seen prices anywhere from $200 to several thousand for such services.
There is one last thing you can try if you dare. If the damage to your disk is only to the disk's power supply, you can get an identical disk (exact same model) and swap parts, and that may work... BUT this is for the more experienced technician and there is the possibility of you causing more damage to the drive.
jhance suggests something useful... is the disk really dead? Get an experienced third party to confirm that the disk is really faulty. I wish it turns out that your IDE cable was loose :-)
There is one last thing you can try if you dare. If the damage to your disk is only to the disk's power supply, you can get an identical disk (exact same model) and swap parts, and that may work... BUT this is for the more experienced technician and there is the possibility of you causing more damage to the drive.
jhance suggests something useful... is the disk really dead? Get an experienced third party to confirm that the disk is really faulty. I wish it turns out that your IDE cable was loose :-)
Sounds more like the cable to me.
All good advice so far.
However, I would just like to add that after trying the simple things (like connectors) and if you have another working drive of the same make/model in another computer, you could try switching the circuit boards over. I have successfully recovered data like this. Takes a bit of care but isn't too difficult.
Stace.
However, I would just like to add that after trying the simple things (like connectors) and if you have another working drive of the same make/model in another computer, you could try switching the circuit boards over. I have successfully recovered data like this. Takes a bit of care but isn't too difficult.
Stace.
I would double check the power supply connectors, and also see if it is under warantee.
I hope this helps !