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Hi again,

 

Im surprised you were unable to recover anything although some software is better than others.

 

As others suggest do not attempt to boot from the failed disk or install any type of software on it, it is essential to boot from another disk or connect your failed disk to another PC or Mac / Linux box.

 

The last time I recovered data I used this EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard - EaseUS Data Recovery Software to Recover Lost Files Back

 

The disk in the freezer trick does work, double bag the disk & leave it 24 hours if poss to get as cold as possible.

 

Im sure you can get something back, PM me if you wish

 

 

N

[spudulike]

Hi again,

 

Im surprised you were unable to recover anything although some software is better than others.

 

As others suggest do not attempt to boot from the failed disk or install any type of software on it, it is essential to boot from another disk or connect your failed disk to another PC or Mac / Linux box.

 

The last time I recovered data I used this EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard - EaseUS Data Recovery Software to Recover Lost Files Back

 

The disk in the freezer trick does work, double bag the disk & leave it 24 hours if poss to get as cold as possible.

 

Im sure you can get something back, PM me if you wish

 

 

N

 

I thought the freezer bag was just my own silly idea that sorted my own issue out, seems it is a common place fix to a HD that overheats and fails:thumbup:

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I thought the freezer bag was just my own silly idea that sorted my own issue out, seems it is a common place fix to a HD that overheats and fails:thumbup:

 

Hi Spud,

 

Im not entirely sure why this works, as the clearances in a HDD are pretty fine, I suspect it may slightly tighten the bearing to allow correct head clearance as thats critical - Im unsure. But most kit works best if its cool.

 

Its not really a fix, as the HDD warms up it will fail again, the idea is you get your data off PDQ! Perhaps a freezer gel pack on the top whilst its running might help?

 

I used to mount an 120mm slow reving fan in front of my discs - the older Velociraptors used to get a tad warm so needed good ventilation. Or id glue a bit of ally heatsink to any that got a bit warm.

 

 

N

[spudulike]

Hi Spud,

 

Im not entirely sure why this works, as the clearances in a HDD are pretty fine, I suspect it may slightly tighten the bearing to allow correct head clearance as thats critical - Im unsure. But most kit works best if its cool.

 

Its not really a fix, as the HDD warms up it will fail again, the idea is you get your data off PDQ! Perhaps a freezer gel pack on the top whilst its running might help?

 

I used to mount an 120mm slow reving fan in front of my discs - the older Velociraptors used to get a tad warm so needed good ventilation. Or id glue a bit of ally heatsink to any that got a bit warm.

 

 

N

 

Mine was the controller PCB on the drive getting hot, very hot. Freezing it made it work for a while, just one of those ideas that worked.

 

The old rig was overclocked to the point the main power connector actually started to melt:lol:

[NFG]

Mine was the controller PCB on the drive getting hot, very hot. Freezing it made it work for a while, just one of those ideas that worked.

 

The old rig was overclocked to the point the main power connector actually started to melt:lol:

 

Must admit some graphics cards take ludicrous amounts of power, 1Kw PSU mandatory! Antec make some good ones.

 

N