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Struggle4Bucks · 04-28-2016, 09:14 PM

Wanted to acces it but couldn't find it in my computer anymore. Changed some cables... still not shown and/or accessible. The harddrive is not completely dead... it sounds normal... no ticking or other strange sounds. Also the light on it works so i assume not a power problem...

Anyone knows what this could be? Could the data be recovered?

Thanks.

SuzzyQ · 04-28-2016, 09:43 PM

Try to get to the data with a Linux live CD. If you can, copy everything. That could be your one and only hope.

lezinterracial · 04-28-2016, 09:45 PM

Windows 10? Do you see the drive under disk management? Right click on Windows Icon. Choose Disk Management. You might see and assign a letter to the disk, Then see it.

Struggle4Bucks · 04-28-2016, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lezinterracial

Windows 10? Do you see the drive under disk management? Right click on Windows Icon. Choose Disk Management.

No not windows 10...

No the drive is not under diskmanagement... it's nowhere to be found...
Im checking out data recovery companies now...

Struggle4Bucks · 04-28-2016, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzzyQ

Try to get to the data with a Linux live CD.

How would that work? I cannot get to the drive itself let alone to the data on it...
Am i missing something?

SuzzyQ · 04-28-2016, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Struggle4Bucks

How would that work? I cannot get to the drive itself let alone to the data on it...
Am i missing something?

Maybe Windows went stupid in regards to that drive. It's Windows. We have been able to access drives we thought were dead with a Linxu live CD. It cant hurt if you are familiar with Linux.
Does your BIOS see the drive?

Jigster715 · 04-28-2016, 10:05 PM

Have you tried disconnecting it. Restarting computer. Reconnecting it?
Happens to us sometimes. Sometimes they stop talking back and its a pain in the dick.

The Porn Nerd · 04-28-2016, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Struggle4Bucks

How would that work? I cannot get to the drive itself let alone to the data on it...
Am i missing something?

Yes, you are missing that an external drive is not the same as an internal drive. If you can't reach it and have to open the machine up then it's an internal drive. External plugs in via a USB cable.

Chances are you will have to bring the machine in, have someone open it, remove the hard drive, and see if it can be recovered. Or you can try opening the machine yourself, unscrewing the drive and sending it to a data recovery company. Here in New York it would cost around $80 to see if it could be recovered or if it has to be sent to a lab. In that case, it would cost....who knows. LOL

Best of luck. This sucks big time.

MrBottomTooth · 04-29-2016, 12:35 AM

I keep an external USB drive caddy that you can just pop drives in and out of for instances like this. See if you can take the drive out of the external case and connect it internally. Drive itself is probably fine.

Struggle4Bucks · 04-29-2016, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by The Porn Nerd

Chances are you will have to bring the machine in, have someone open it, remove the hard drive, and see if it can be recovered. Or you can try opening the machine yourself, unscrewing the drive and sending it to a data recovery company. Here in New York it would cost around $80 to see if it could be recovered or if it has to be sent to a lab. In that case, it would cost....who knows. LOL

Best of luck. This sucks big time.

Yep... went to a recovery company and it needs to be send to a clean room for recovery of data. The good news is that it's probable that the data can be recovered... the bad news is is that it costs 950 euros

SilentKnight · 04-29-2016, 06:56 PM

What make/model of drive is it?

Is it making any barely audible clicking sounds when you try and access it?

I have an old WD external that developed the infamous 'click of death' - but it could only be heard if I put my ear right next to it.

The Porn Nerd · 04-29-2016, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Struggle4Bucks

Yep... went to a recovery company and it needs to be send to a clean room for recovery of data. The good news is that it's probable that the data can be recovered... the bad news is is that it costs 950 euros

Oh shit! I never had mine sent in to see how much it would cost but damn that is a lot.

Maybe you can try a home remedy....

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Originally Posted by SilentKnight

What make/model of drive is it?

Is it making any barely audible clicking sounds when you try and access it?

I have an old WD external that developed the infamous 'click of death' - but it could only be heard if I put my ear right next to it.

...what you can try is putting the drive in a ziplock freezer bag and putting it in the freezer for a few hours. Take it out and try to boot it up. The 'clicling' sound is the drive wheel sticking and keeping it cold can un-stick it long enough to recover some data. It's worth a shot.

Best of luck man, losing drives and data sucks goat balls.

Tasty1 · 04-29-2016, 07:21 PM

drop it to the ground and maybe starts working.

Buy the same harddrive and switch the disk.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyC-_pVBpOQ

nightslit · 04-30-2016, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBottomTooth

I keep an external USB drive caddy that you can just pop drives in and out of for instances like this. See if you can take the drive out of the external case and connect it internally. Drive itself is probably fine.

Same here, all my old laptop drives regain a new value this way.

NatalieK · 04-30-2016, 12:28 PM

I've only had this when I plugged a lower power socket in one of mine once, misplacing the original lead. Hoping you get it sorted

Struggle4Bucks · 04-30-2016, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SilentKnight

What make/model of drive is it?

Is it making any barely audible clicking sounds when you try and access it?

I have an old WD external that developed the infamous 'click of death' - but it could only be heard if I put my ear right next to it.

It's a WD. No click of death... no scratches... one part of the whole thing is broken but not where the data itself is stored. I was assured that probably 100% of the data can be recovered.... 950 euro is a bit shit tho... i can eat icescreams whole summer for that

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Originally Posted by The Porn Nerd

Oh shit! I never had mine sent in to see how much it would cost but damn that is a lot.

Maybe you can try a home remedy....

...what you can try is putting the drive in a ziplock freezer bag and putting it in the freezer for a few hours. Take it out and try to boot it up. The 'clicling' sound is the drive wheel sticking and keeping it cold can un-stick it long enough to recover some data. It's worth a shot.

Best of luck man, losing drives and data sucks goat balls.

Thanks man... yeah i taped the drive to my heart for deep freezing... walking around with it now all day...

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drop it to the ground and maybe starts working.

I'll do that after the datarecovery ok?

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Originally Posted by GspotProductions

I've only had this when I plugged a lower power socket in one of mine once, misplacing the original lead. Hoping you get it sorted

thanks...

NatalieK · 05-01-2016, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Struggle4Bucks

thanks...

Have you stored it somewhere damp or in an excessively hot place? If you've only began having this problem, maybe moving your other hard drives so the same doesn't happen to them.

I like "porn nerds" idea, I think it cannot do it any damage, if it's in ziplock bag, you can only try

MiamiBoyz · 05-01-2016, 04:10 AM

Have your tried the most obvious thing of all - prayer?

You know...that thing that thousands of childlike adults do daily who live in a delusional world ruled by supernatural creatures that exist in an other dimension and yet infulence every aspect of your daily lives.

They are said to be most interested in who you fuck...odd that one.

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MiamiBoyz fgfdftre6 Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: In the closet with your dad! Posts: 6,690	Have your tried the most obvious thing of all - prayer? You know...that thing that thousands of childlike adults do daily who live in a delusional world ruled by supernatural creatures that exist in an other dimension and yet infulence every aspect of your daily lives. They are said to be most interested in who you fuck...odd that one.