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November 24th, 2004, 01:09 PM
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Does anyone here do hard drive recovery? My 120GB(66GB Used) Hard Drive has just stopped spinning. I cant afford those services that charge thousands of $$. I have practically lost all of my projects that fund my life. If noone does do recovery here, then does anyone know of companies that do it cheap?
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November 24th, 2004, 01:14 PM
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I was able to just wiggle the IDE connector on one I had that quit spinning. It finally started up again and I was able to copy most the stuff off. I was also able to use the Ultimate Boot CD and Bart's PE Builder to recover more files that I couldn't before.
You might also try the HDD mfr's software to see if you can't recover as well. Ultimate Boot CD Bart's PE Builder
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November 24th, 2004, 01:14 PM
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| www.grc.com spinrite may help you, but it sounds like you might need to do a controller board swap, where you get the exact same model no. and revision no. duplicate drive, and fit the electronics from the new onto the mechanics of the old.
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November 24th, 2004, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by EvilRick I was able to just wiggle the IDE connector on one I had that quit spinning. It finally started up again and I was able to copy most the stuff off. I was also able to use the Ultimate Boot CD and Bart's PE Builder to recover more files that I couldn't before.
You might also try the HDD mfr's software to see if you can't recover as well. Ultimate Boot CD Bart's PE Builder | what do you mean by the way u fixed it..
i mean its not even detected.. and the drive is dead silent...
and ill try the links.. | |
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November 24th, 2004, 01:16 PM
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also, a sharp tap or slap has been known to unjam a sticking mech, but attempt this at your own risk. | |
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November 24th, 2004, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by paul9 also, a sharp tap or slap has been known to unjam a sticking mech, but attempt this at your own risk. | its not sticking  it just wont power up to spin... | |
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November 24th, 2004, 01:19 PM
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November 24th, 2004, 01:24 PM
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With the IDE and power cables connected, just wiggle them slightly. Don't get wild.
I've done this on a couple of drives for recovery. Here's a link to another thread where all the mfr's are listed. | |
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November 24th, 2004, 01:56 PM
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eh thanks guys, but no luck :| i guess ill rma it and start over.. oh well :| | |
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