Hey so there was a power outage in my area this weekend and it fried my HDD because I left my computer on.
I'm wondering if there is any way to recover the hard drive?
The hard drive is not recognized in BIOS anymore so I just assume its useless. Anything I can do with it? Other than microwave it.
Double check connections and try it in another computer.
[QUOTE=M2k3;21468499]Double check connections and try it in another computer.[/QUOTE]
Well the same wire currently works on my new HDD sooo
Check it in another computer for fucks sake.
I don't think there's much you can do if it's the circuitry that's fried. Invest in a surge protector.
Yeah, if the BIOS doesn't recognize it, try it in another computer. If that computer doesn't recognize it at all, it's a brick. There's ways to recover the data, but it'd probably cost more than a brand-new gaming rig would.
only way to recover is either swapping out platters or circuit board.
you have to get the same circuit board which is on the hdd and replace it then swap over the eeprom
[QUOTE=Subby;21479707]you have to get the same circuit board which is on the hdd and replace it then swap over the eeprom[/QUOTE]
Also careful with the ribbon cable that comes out (visibly) around the motor.
If you have access to the clean room, you can do a platter-swap.
* Both methods require the same drive. e.g, If this is a WD Cavaiar Blue 160GB 5200, you'll need that exact same type.
Derg too much work
[QUOTE=CaptainSnake;21483133]Derg too much work[/QUOTE]
:downs:
[QUOTE=roflcakes;21471221] Invest in a surge protector.[/QUOTE]
This. I know I should. But really shit like that does't happen enough to scare me enough.. MY get one in the near future though..
[QUOTE=Mokkan13;21500925]This. I know I should. But really shit like that does't happen enough to scare me enough.. MY get one in the near future though..[/QUOTE]
What the fuck is wrong with you?
20 dollars so this doesn't happen is too much?
You can get a surge protector for even less than $20 in certain stores...
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