Computer doesn't recongize the WD5000BMVW-11amcs0

[HariFu]

Hi you all
Since few days ago my HDD stopped being recognized by the computer. The disk spins and the power is on, but the computer fails to recongize it as a unit. Actually you can unmount it, but that's much about it. Tried it with 8 different computers...
I've half my life in there (figure of speech, but you know what I mean), so I've figured out to ask for help before handing it over to expert hands.
I don't recall dropping it lately, but the disk has had a harsh life (started acting up before, but not to the point to not be able to do a thing with it).
Any ideas or suggestions on how to act? Thank you very much for your help (even if it's little).
Ariadna

[unknown]

This drive will need pro intervention if data is important. Most likely FW problem.

Good luck

[HariFu]

That's what I've done. And the tech said he wasn't really sure he could recover the data, but he would give it a shot. Fingers crossed here. Anyway, thanks a lot for your replies.

[HariFu]

No local computer shop. Was asking around a bit before dropping it.

[HariFu]

Thanks! I hope the same... (fingers crossed)

[rudolpheklimajr]

Hi, I have an IBM 1GD CF Microdrive that was unplugged during a data transfer, and now the drive spnis but the computer will not recognize it. How can I make the drive readable again? Thanks.