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Dead Hard Drive
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LazyLion
King of de Jungle
I think it died. 
Try putting it in the fridge in a seacled plastic bag for 30 mins.
Take it out and wipe it off before you plug it into a different computer.
If it runs... copy everything off it quick.
Try putting it in the fridge in a seacled plastic bag for 30 mins.
Take it out and wipe it off before you plug it into a different computer.
If it runs... copy everything off it quick.
MrMocs
Senior Member
It will be Good To Find another Dead hard drive then u gt a cool pair of hard drive sandals.lol
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Never heard of this. Thanks.
googled it: http://geeksaresexy.blogspot.com/2006/01/freeze-your-hard-drive-to-recover-data.html
Hectic
Executive Member
Never heard of this. Thanks.
googled it: http://geeksaresexy.blogspot.com/2006/01/freeze-your-hard-drive-to-recover-data.html
I've used it many times. Most of the time you won't get more than one go at it. So if does start, use your time well.
I also use a program called Regenerate Hdd. It works fairly well. You will have to get the paid version though.
charlie_82
Expert Member
I recently had the same problem. No errors, no clicking, nothing. HDD doesn't even spin.
It could be the PCB on the drive that's blown or faulty.
If you can get your hands on an identical drive, try swapping the boards. An identical board will probably get the drive powered up and spinning but if the firmwares don't match up, you won't be able to read the drive.
Unfortunately my drive is 7+ years old so finding a matching drive is near impossible. Will be taking it in to some pro's soon to see if they can revive it.
What sort of problems did you have that this method worked? Were there any errors on the drive? Was the PCB blown?
It could be the PCB on the drive that's blown or faulty.
If you can get your hands on an identical drive, try swapping the boards. An identical board will probably get the drive powered up and spinning but if the firmwares don't match up, you won't be able to read the drive.
Unfortunately my drive is 7+ years old so finding a matching drive is near impossible. Will be taking it in to some pro's soon to see if they can revive it.
I've used it many times. Most of the time you won't get more than one go at it. So if does start, use your time well.
I also use a program called Regenerate Hdd. It works fairly well. You will have to get the paid version though.
What sort of problems did you have that this method worked? Were there any errors on the drive? Was the PCB blown?
I think it died.
Try putting it in the fridge in a seacled plastic bag for 30 mins.
Take it out and wipe it off before you plug it into a different computer.
If it runs... copy everything off it quick.
Wow, i didnt know that, i have a fried hdd here somewhere, gonna try it