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Barracuda 7200.11 1.5tb stuck

March 11th, 2017, 6:53

Hi to everyone, i have a broken seagate hdd which my phd thesis' files are inside. I appreciate if someone identifies what the problem is. When i plug it to power, the head moves forward and back several times (like 20 secs) and than it stops spinning. Thank in advance for every help.

Re: Barracuda 7200.11 1.5tb stuck

March 11th, 2017, 7:12

You already opened it ?? :shock:
Maybe your thesis is gone now...

Re: Barracuda 7200.11 1.5tb stuck

March 11th, 2017, 9:13

Assuming that you are screwed without the thesis, you should stop messing with your drive and contact a reputable data recovery lab.

Re: Barracuda 7200.11 1.5tb stuck

March 13th, 2017, 10:16

ahhh, clicking 7200.11 opened by a user, what a beauty

Re: Barracuda 7200.11 1.5tb stuck

March 15th, 2017, 9:02

Why is that? i didnt touch any part especially the magnetic spin. i opened it to show you the behaviour of the head, filmed it and closed. i appreciate any help

Re: Barracuda 7200.11 1.5tb stuck

March 15th, 2017, 9:32

The problem is the dust particles. Harddisks should only be opened in cleanrooms with dust-free air.

Re: Barracuda 7200.11 1.5tb stuck

March 15th, 2017, 12:02

sourcerer wrote:The problem is the dust particles. Harddisks should only be opened in cleanrooms with dust-free air.


In addition, when the lid is closed there is air pressure inside the drive allowing the heads to "float" on a cushion of air, thus not touching the platters.

Re: Barracuda 7200.11 1.5tb stuck

March 15th, 2017, 12:56

So to make air pressure drive has air compressor inside, right?
2 TS
Your problem most likely in bad heads. I would recommend to go to pro.
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