That statement goes so well with your avatarI have spare parts and will do surgery when needed.
And likely cause more damage in the process. You were lucky you were able to get the data off.I've fixed hard drives in a similar way, well when I say fixed..... While it was trying to spin up I gave it a slap and I was able to get the data off them.
Next time try putting the drive in the freezer. I hear it works, but it'll only work for a few minutes obviously since it heats back up quickly. Stick some ice packs on it and maybe it'll work long enough to get all the data off it.
You would think so, but I once broke an external drive just by gently dropping it onto my bed while it was unplugged. Didn't fail right away but it started being moody and would randomly "disconnect" from my Wii in the middle of a game or have trouble being recognized. Was still able to use it for a few months until it failed completely and the data was unrecoverable.The place that I worked didn't have a freezer, besides I wouldn't want to risk condensation in the drive. The drive head was parked & drives can tolerate more shock then.
Once the motor spun up then the drive was fine.
You would think so, but I once broke an external drive just by gently dropping it onto my bed while it was unplugged. Didn't fail right away but it started being moody and would randomly "disconnect" from my Wii in the middle of a game or have trouble being recognized. Was still able to use it for a few months until it failed completely and the data was unrecoverable.
I know, but it was just Wii games so it wasn't exactly important data.As soon as a hard drive starts acting up then you should ditch it entirely, getting the data off by any means necessary. I had one that would only work if I put it on top of a portable air conditioning unit.