Western Digital Caviar Blue 640GB Head Crash

[vesskunk]

Hello hddgurus,
I have bad problem. My harddisk with all my data for PHD thesis fell down from table when it was switched on. Now my computer doesn't recognize it any more. We tried to slove the problem by cooling the harddisk down to -20°C, but no effect. It starts running but interupts rapidly, runs again and so on. After that we opened the hard case under dust-free conditions and some small particles (like dust) were on the platters. We tried to clean it with compressed air. Then we started the harddisk. As you see in the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHMDFYjHEkI, the platter starts to spin, but actuator arm interupts the selftest.

What can I do. There are several weeks of work in these data

Cu Rolf

[HDD Spaz]

Its a really simple solution. Follow my 2 step guide.

1. Send it someone who knows what their doing.

2. Increase your credit card limit by around $4000.

[beto]

On first doesnt tried to start up again that "attempts to read from the MHA " could damaged the magnetic coating layer, and will be a real "head crash" MR sensors shock with surface and left "circles" on there, and could be left magnetic dust very hard over all platters, we just got on december one case 1TB where´s all coating layer was destroyed by "head crash" lefted magnetic dust at all platters " so be carefull and send to a proof DR company

Regards

[hddguy]

1. The HArd Disk Dropped
2. You attempted to access it following the fall, and powered the HDD
3. You have opened in disk and contaminated media surface (probably)
4. You have modified the unique alignment that WD drives have
5. You have identified 'dust' on media - this could be particles of a damaged heads, results of media scratches etc

You need to consult a professional, be prepared to pay for physical work. Be prepared to increase the cost of recovery because you have opened the drive.

You will lose a lot of money getting this data back, but you will learn a valuable lesson:

Backup Backup Backup!!

[BlackST]

In such conditions, if everything is not gone, the charge is around €/$ 4,000. A row of wrong attempts. Sorry.

[vesskunk]

Thank you for your fast replies.

I have already feard something like that.

The money for the professional repair is far too much for me.

Is there nothing what I can dry. Everything is better than nothing!!!

Thank you

Rolf

[BlackST]

At present, nothing. Sad but true. In any case, if there is no further damage, data is safe and sound INSIDE the disk, so you can seal the drive a store it in a safe place, and wait until you can afford a professional help.
Honestly, I wouldn't accept an already opened/contaminated drive in order not to gife false illusions even if it is against my interests. My personal advice is to keep the disk until you can afford or have the help of a REAL PRO. Until then, try to avoid any further damage to the data. Let us know what happened.
Best regards.

[Steve]

What is it going to cost you in time and money to redo
your thesis? And how much time can you afford to wait?
That is what your data is worth.
So your choice is clear , Pay someone to retrieve the data
or you rebuild your data from your notes, you did keep notes
on paper didn't you ?

So you have to decide what is the true value of your data?

PS . the more you try DIY attempts on the drive, the worse
you make it.

[prodata]

let him try with his own risk....
This is not as simple as Cooking Singapore Fried Rice. I give U the recipe and you can cook in your own site. and enjoy your Singapore Fried Rice.

MORE HE TRY MORE WORSE HE MAKE. and Maybe MAYBE Sorry To say.. LOST EVERYTHING...

I like your advice Mr Steve

[Doomer]

Can I have a recipe of the rice?
PS: no kidding

[prodata]

Absolutely

[TerraNova]

add me in for the recipe

[BlackST]

Me too, please... I love rice and never found fried rice recipe!

[cryoborgofthevenus]

I think users may offer many recipes here in return for advices in DR....?

[Doomer]

Didn't get my recipe yet

[pepe]

Hmmmm, fried rice, interesting.

May I have the recipe too?

pepe

[BlackST]

Just curious... was the fried rice found INSIDE some Singapore made drives ? And now, Prodata, you have to publish the recipe !!

[prodata]

Ingredients:
1 - 2 green onions, as desired
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
4 tablespoons oil for stir-frying, or as needed
4 cups cold cooked rice
1 - 2 tablespoons light soy sauce or oyster sauce, as desired
any vegetable as desired..

Preparation:
Wash and finely chop the green onion. Lightly beat the eggs with the salt and pepper.

Heat a wok or frying pan and add 2 tablespoons oil. When the oil is hot, add the eggs. Cook, stirring, until they are lightly scrambled but not too dry. Remove the eggs and clean out the pan.

Add 2 tablespoons oil. Add the rice. Stir-fry for a few minutes, using chopsticks or a wooden spoon to break it apart. Stir in the soy sauce or oyster sauce as desired.

When the rice is heated through, add the scrambled egg back into the pan. Mix thoroughly. Stir in the green onion. Serve hot.

Hahaha.. I think it is not HDD Forum Now.... Seem Cooking Forum

Happy Chinese New Year for everyone that celebrate it.....
Thanks

[HDD Spaz]

Why don't you learn how to make your own fried rice? Theres far too much spoon feeding going on in this forum.

[BlackST]

... Yes, this is the occasion to feed ourselves. Spoon optional.