Data recovery and disk repair questions and discussions related to old-fashioned SATA, SAS, SCSI, IDE, MFM hard drives - any type of storage device that has moving parts
May 3rd, 2012, 10:58
I recently dropped my 1TB hitachi external drive and now the arm just joves back and forth. Need to get my data out as I have a lot of important info. Need help. Here is the video link I made to show you what happens.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJbEXm8u4j8
May 3rd, 2012, 11:19
Most likely the heads have been damaged due to the fall & will need to be swapped with a compatible donor.
If the data is important then why did you take off the lid/cover?
You should seek a dr professional rather than risk your important data.
The platters will now be contaminated. Profession equipment is required ie cleanroom etc + experience & knowledge.
This will probably cost you more to do a recovery now but if you stop trying DIY & seek a pro then they should hopefully be able to get your data recovered.
Loki
May 3rd, 2012, 12:41
Do you recommend any particular company with great prices plus very reputable to recover my data?
May 3rd, 2012, 13:33
You can forget 'great prices' as the drive was already opened, in my opinion...
May 4th, 2012, 6:12
BlackST wrote:You can forget 'great prices' as the drive was already opened, in my opinion...
I agree.
However, contact member jono-ats he 's in Atlanta, he might be able to do this for you for a fair price.
OTOH, this looks like chances of media damage are high, IMHO.
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