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[7imz]

I had this HD that I used to access using cable and USB wire... in any case, it stopped working for some reason... whenever i plug it in, it makes this clicking sound...

is there anyway to get any of the data in it (music and some documentaries)... or is it completely busted

 

[Straightballin]

Call the company that makes it they may be able to help you but there most likely will be a fee. I think there might be other companies that you can ship the hdd to and they will get the information off of it for you but for a fee. Sorry dont have the time to look it up.

 

[7imz]

at least there's hope... thanks

 

[Wario64]

i think it's expensive if you give it to a company that specializes in HD recovery. if the data is very imporatant, then you may want to do it i suppose

i think freezing the hard drive works too...but it only gives you anywhere from a couple minutes to a hour to back up whatever data you need

 

[Seth C]

Try putting the drive in the freezer for a while, in a ziplock bag. Reducing the temperature can sometimes get the thing to work for a short time.

 

[Straightballin]

I tried that to mine but it never worked but you should try it out anyways may work for you and dont forget to put it in a ziplock bag.