It seems no one really recommends a commercial tool to do the platter exchange/move. A few people have mentioned about creating your own tools is best when doing multiple platter removals (especially when spacers are involved - which I'm seeing a lot of). Could someone shed some light on where to get started? Piston ring compressors and aluminum pipe have been mentioned regarding this. Perhaps some more insight? PM me if you'd rather not have it public.

Much appreciated -

Layoric

Which product are you referring to? Would this tool work with drives with spacers?

- Layoric

www.hdrconline.com - more info there. I don't know if it works because I havent got one.

Layoric, how much do you pay construction plans for a PE Tool set? Just curious about how much you value capital assets.

hi ,
Definitely Doomer Wants Good No Of dollars

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Do you mean how much am I willing to pay for plans for a device to do what I'm attempting? Frankly, it would have to be less than the cost of the cheapest tool-set, currently found to be $500. Many reasons being, but one is that I am a one man operation.

I just know that once I figure it out, I'm just going to kick myself for not figuring it out sooner!

- Layoric

You probably are starting a new business trying to save every cent. Nothing to be ashamed, but such startups usually lead to disaster. The keyword is INVEST! And your answer reveal your shortsighted p.o.v. : buying construction plans and b.o.m would allow you to SELL them...

Layoric,

Our HPE is out of stock and Jessie will reserve one for you when it is avaiable. As you can see,SalvationDATA HPE is the best and most cost-effective tool for Head Platter Swap so far. A lot gurus design their own powerful secrect device which they are not willing to leak in public. So, the practical way for you is to purchase one tool, get your business running and earn money and save up your own DR experience.

Don't waste too much time on thinking how to save one penny.

Look, time is money too.

Regards

Laura

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I have to agree. While It's obvious from previous posts that I'm not happy with Salvation's software tools, the HPE is a standard item in many shops. You're welcome to try to obtain plans, reinvent the wheel, make your own, etc.. But I doubt you'll save money in the end. Even if I wanted to make my own tool, I'd buy one just for ideas.

Personally, I'd stay away from the surgeon who used razor blades from the hardware store instead of scalpels. Sometimes, saving money isn't the smartest idea.

I have a seagate barracuda 7200.7 160 GB that seems to have failed. It makes a strange electonic beeping noise when powered on, and isn't recognized by my pc. I bought an identical drive on eBay, and tried swapping the HDD motherboard, but the problem still persists. I can't afford professional clean room recovery, so I am considering taking a stab at swapping out the platters myself. I think my HDD might be two platters, and from the research I have done, I might need specialized tools to swap these out. Can anyone advise if there is a way I can swap these out, and if there any affordable tools I might need to purchase to do so?

Thanks in advance for everyone's help. I have loads of pics I need to recover, but the $1500 quotes I have been getting for clean room recovery are a bit out of my range, so I am making a last ditch attempt myself!

If your data is really important to you, do not attempt to try this yourself. I guarantee you it will end in disaster.

If your data is of an important personal nature, just put the drive away safely and try to save some cash to afford professional DR. Removing platters is a last resort for any professional and attempting it yourself will end in tears. I don't mean to be harsh, i'm just being honest and realistic.

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Performing head stack/platter exchange is not an easy job. The successful rate depends on professional data recovery tool, operation skill and experience. But the price USD1500 really is very expensive. Besides, clean room can provide a better environment, but it is not indispensible. We are doing this in a closed clean space

We being who exactly?

I think accumulating skills and exprience with a proper tool is always the most important point in the beginning for you to reach the final sucess. If you even do not know how to operate the head /platter exchange and do not have a tool, although you have a clean room, what can you say? Also Clean room is quite expensive. Then it will be a large waste for you who never know how to use it and only thing you need do is to see it and can do nothing.

So in one words, to choose the right tool and learn the skills well first before you buy a clean room.

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