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pen drive is dead

i have a pen drive with important data. i forgot it connected for a night and now it does not function anymore. The light does not turn on and the pc does not see it anymore. When i connect it nothing happens. Is there a way to repair it? it should be an electric error more than a memory one. it's usb 2.0 like this

http://www.nsbstore.com/img/articoli_zoom/seitek.jpg

the memory is a flash memory samsung K9K2G08

Cyber-Dude

Try to completely shut down the computer, replace a USB port and restart the computer. Otherwise, it looks as if your usint just passed away from this world.

One other possibility is to use recovery software suitable to the Flash memory stick:
http://www.finaldownload.com/utilities_file_diskmanagement_recover_drive_data_recovery.html

Try to use it.

Cyber

tosh9iii

Have you tried it on another computer

nobus

you can also delete all USB entries from the root in device manager, and reboot. it will then reinstall the drivers, and maybe it will see your drive again. Try on all ports .

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catalini

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tryed on more machines... no way. i think is really dead. Do you know if it is possible to save the memory chip and move it on a similar pen drive ?

nobus

i never heard anything about that, but you can always try. If it is new, you can return it under warranty and get a new one .

Cyber-Dude

Same here;
>Repalce the pen. I think its dead. If you have any guarany - you may get a new one without any charge.

Cyber

nobus

cyber, the repetitis is getting worse