Data recovery from HDD

[nogard]

My PC was hit by lightning recently.

HDD (amongst others) not functioning any more.

Would it be possible to recover the data on it, and which company is the best to perform this task?

 

[kayvee]

We have absolutely no idea where you are located, but suggest you try forumite South_Bit.

 

[JIMMYtheSKULL]

The hard drive is more than likely fine, will need more info. Possibly just needs a new power supply.

 

[kayvee]

I assumed you tried the HDD in another machine and it is actually fried?

 

[nogard]

The shop I took it to told me it was fried - along with the power supply and RAM. Apparantly the motherboard is still fine?

I did not provide my location because the first couple of companies that came up on google search were operating nationally. But I am in Gauteng.

I'll PM South_Bit.

 

[ponder]

First thing you can try is to plug the HDD into another computer or a USB HDD enclosure and see if it works. If it does not work contact South_Bit.

 

[LazyLion]

http://www.cssi.co.za/

 

[yeti]

+1 for South_Bit

Especially if you are in the CT area.

 

[SouthBit]

Thank you for the recommendations. We deal with a lot of drives from other provinces so distance is not an issue.