Pulling data from an HD with "knocking sound"...replace PCB?

[JLiRD808]

HD is a Hitachi Deskstar HDS722516VLSA80.

Tried freezing to no avail. Someone said to try replacing the PCB. Is this a worthwhile effort?

That being said, this HD crashed on me about 3 yrs ago and have kept it tucked away the entire time. There's some valuable stuff on here that I'd LOVE to retrieve.



I have more pics if anyone needs to see.

THANKS!!

[Cleanroom]

If it is clicking, a board is most likely not the culprit. freezing probably did not help it either

I would bet on internal damage. Should be looked at by a Pro.

[JLiRD808]

Ok thanks....I thought maybe a bad board was sending improper signals, causing it to "click" or something lol.

Actually, I know one local "pro" who suggested the PCB replacement, so maybe I'm back at square one

THANK YOU THOUGH!!!

[Cleanroom]

as i said it is unlikely it is a board issue, as in it is unlikely i will win the lottery tonight

But you cannot just simply swap board with that drive, you would also need a rom transfer.

Find a Data recovery professional and not a local tech and have them do a proper evaluation on the drive to determine the failure.

[BlackST]

GOOD LUCK to the guy who will service it if it was dropped

[northwind]

Tried freezing to no avail.

The freezer myth is too hard to die...

Someone said to try replacing the PCB.

The PCB myth is even harder to die...

I know one local "pro" who suggested the PCB replacement

Not much of a "pro" then...

[dobrevjetser]

Most of the clicking hitachi i receive have mediadamage because clients let it click a long time hoping it would miraculously heal itself.

Result are some nice circles on the platters and "game over".

Ask a real pro to take a look before its to late.

Dobre