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hard drive after laptop fell to ground

lenovo y560p fell.. then system starts, but then gets blue screen while trying to boot.

i took the HD and put in another usb drive, and i am getting the following messages. does that mean the HD is damaged?
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the hd is wd7500bpvt

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i checked and the fan is not running once the laptop is turned on.

that may mean the mobo is gone?

i was hoping the HD was alive , so we can get the data out.

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if the other new computer wont recognize the drive, can any util help? (for the HD)

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on the mobo, can you just change the fan or do you have to change the whole new mobo? if the latter, is it worth it- would you recommend a new mobo or new laptop?

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>>Shake it, does it make any odd sounds?
no sounds... so no broken pieces?

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the golden coil around the fan - it is dark in one corner.. not sure if it was always that way or just now/recently.. is it supposed to be golden all parts of the coil.. or some dark black spot (in one corner ) OK?

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dbrunton,
the laptop wont boot right.. so i am not able to run anything on the laptop.. when i put in a usb drive, Data Lifeguard Diagnostic is not able to detect it. so seems like hard drive has had a deep impact.

Thinkpads_User/others, can you please give input how to determine if mobo troubleshoot is possible and if yes, just fan or whole mobo?how to determine it?

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can you comment if the dark spot is normal or an effect of no-fan runing?
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Thinkpads_User, the laptop would not boot from any cd.. safe mode also does not work.. (it says windows cant start)

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>>do you need the data? then you need to use a recovery service (best near your home)

what software would these folks use? can that be purchased online for our use?

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Ded9, none of the function keys seems to be working..

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nobus, please see attached
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>>
But I do keep asking you: Can you take this drive to a different computer? That will put the hard drive discussion to rest.

sorry i did not clarify properly.. yes, i took it another pc.. but the drive does not respond on either laptop or pc..

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>>Press Fn key first and try other function keys...can connect an external keyboard and check.'

OK- had not tried the keyboard idea.. i checked and that does not respond either.. seems like mobo is gone for sure.

one idea is i can take it to local shop as you suggest to see if just changing the fan is an option.. and if it works.. still HD is an issue to recover data (there is no backup to this drive)

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thanks all.. an update.. because the HDD when i put it physically in a laptop... a new laptop has been ordered..

amazing a 5 feet drop can end the destsiny of a machine quick.
thanks again for your detailed help. appreciate it a lot.