Can't read from external hard drive - GoFuckYourself.com

Sly · 12-09-2011, 04:54 PM

It's a Western Digital MyBook. After I moved neither of my computers were able to detect the hard drive anymore. I carried the hard drive with me so I don't believe it was damaged, though I suppose it's always possible.

Any idea as to how I can access the data or see if the hard drive is still good?

raymor · 12-09-2011, 05:01 PM

Take the drive out of the external case and yet making an image of it. dd_rescue can be used to image it. Then test the drive. If the actual drive is good, get a new external case if desired.

Google and Youtube are your friends when it comes to figuring out how to open the case safely.

sperbonzo · 12-09-2011, 08:13 PM

Interestingly, FREEZING the hard drive may enable you to retrieve the data. Sounds crazy, but google it

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ArsewithClass · 12-09-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sperbonzo

Interestingly, FREEZING the hard drive may enable you to retrieve the data. Sounds crazy, but google it

I've heard this also

SuzzyQ · 12-09-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sperbonzo

Interestingly, FREEZING the hard drive may enable you to retrieve the data. Sounds crazy, but google it

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It has worked for us in the past. Linux can get you to the data on your hard drive also.

dgraves · 12-10-2011, 12:13 AM

that sucks man, same thing happened to me a few months ago and i couldn't recover the data. have you tried going to My Computer and changing the drive letter?

after that happened i bought a Lacie raid drive and back that up with cheaper drives.

rowan · 12-10-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sperbonzo

Interestingly, FREEZING the hard drive may enable you to retrieve the data. Sounds crazy, but google it

This is a bit like changing your engine oil because your diff is broken... because it's simple to do, and it "may" work.

Freezer trick is what you do LAST, not FIRST!

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Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,327	Can't read from external hard drive It's a Western Digital MyBook. After I moved neither of my computers were able to detect the hard drive anymore. I carried the hard drive with me so I don't believe it was damaged, though I suppose it's always possible. Any idea as to how I can access the data or see if the hard drive is still good? __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc. Click here for more details.

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dgraves Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 2,283	that sucks man, same thing happened to me a few months ago and i couldn't recover the data. have you tried going to My Computer and changing the drive letter? after that happened i bought a Lacie raid drive and back that up with cheaper drives. __________________ Gloryhole Swallow \| Cumpsters \| Spy Tug \| Cum Clinic \| Chica's Place

12-09-2011, 05:01 PM	#2
raymor Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,745	Take the drive out of the external case and yet making an image of it. dd_rescue can be used to image it. Then test the drive. If the actual drive is good, get a new external case if desired. Google and Youtube are your friends when it comes to figuring out how to open the case safely.

12-09-2011, 08:13 PM	#3
sperbonzo I'd rather be on my boat. Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 9,748	Interestingly, FREEZING the hard drive may enable you to retrieve the data. Sounds crazy, but google it .