External hard drive dead how to recover data

Hi.
I have a big problem, I know it’s the case for everyone but my hard drive isn’t spinning anymore, no sound from one day to the next and my PC doesn’t detect it anymore. The problem is that I have everything on it. I was the one worrying about backing everything up just in case my PC crashed... well, it’s my hard drive that crashed. Anyway, I wanted to know if anyone knows where the problem could come from. And has anyone ever tried to open their hard drive to swap it with another one? Because I've been told it’s possible but only if it’s the same size and that it's just to change the motor or I don’t know what, but if it’s the discs it’s considered dead. I also tried recovery software but it doesn’t even detect it. In short, I don’t really know much about it but if someone could help me that would be very, very, very kind.

Hard drive: Samsung HD400LD
400GB
7200rpm / 8m / PATA

If you need more information let me know please.

Hello
to recover all your data use the software GetDataBack for NTFS.
I’ve had this problem before on a 400 GB hard drive
and I recovered all my data.
Once you have recovered your data, you delete your FAT from the drive and create a new one and you’re good to go.

Hello, quick question: is it possible to take the platter (internal disk of the hard drive) to put it on another hard drive in order to recover data that is on those platters? Thank you very much.

If it's an external hard drive, try to see if you can open the casing and take the hard drive out, and then put it into your central unit.

Hello
I have an external hard drive Storex and I can no longer read the files I have on it
and my PC no longer recognizes it. Please help me.

My external hard drive stopped responding (made loud noises and the computer didn't recognize it), there are tons of photos that mean a lot to me, so here's the solution that was suggested to me, it's really expensive but I'm passing it on:
there are 2 labs in France that can do it, first you need to request a feasibility quote because sometimes there's nothing that can be done (in 50% of cases). It costs €100 for the quote. Then if it's repairable, depending on the capacity of the hard drive, you need to budget between €1000 and €1500.
I'm surprised by the lack of reliability of an external hard drive (lifespan of 2 years) and I will remember the advice to backup important data on CDs or DVDs (lifespan of 15 years).
I think all of this should soon become more accessible... so I'm waiting!!!

My hard drive's read head is damaged, I suppose (my PC no longer recognizes my disk at startup and there's a clicking and regular wheezing noise when it's turned on)... This leads me to deduce that it's the read head...
In short, if that's the case, it means my external drive itself isn't broken, right? In that case, how can I recover the data, please? Different methods, I suppose (repairing the read head or changing it (how much does it cost?), reinstalling the disk on another one (complicated?), maybe software (similar solutions?... or other solutions.....??????
Anyway, thank you very much for your answers that could probably enlighten me...

Hello,
my SEAGATE FreeAgent Desktop 320GB external hard drive broke down overnight. It doesn't light up at all, not even a small orange light. It was working perfectly until then; I bought it less than four and a half months ago. When it failed, my hard drive was nearly full... I don’t understand and I’m frustrated and worried: How could this happen? Is there any hope to recover the data myself (i.e., without having to pay a fortune)? What should I do? Should I try to disassemble it? In that case, would I risk losing my warranty even if I do it carefully? Apparently, I can only access it via SATA... which I don’t have myself, nor do I have anyone around me who does. Am I condemned to return it to where I bought it and give up on all the data (about 300GB minimum from 4 months of hard work) it contained? The most frustrating part is that I was planning to buy another one (within 2 months max) and I was comparing prices, brands, and different places to buy to conserve this one, and be able to use the first one for storage?
SO WHAT SHOULD I DO? AND WITH A MINIMUM OF OPTIMISM BUT OBJECTIVITY IF YOU PLEASE; THANK YOU!
Please respond to me as soon as possible!!!!

Hi everyone
I have a huge problem
my 100 GB Fujitsu external disk in 2.5" crashed tonight, it makes a clicking sound when I plug it in and it's no longer recognized via USB.
I removed it from its enclosure to connect it directly, but it keeps rebooting my PC in a loop.
I have a lot of data on it, but I only want to recover my mother's photos, that's all I have left of her.
So if someone can help me before I lose the rest of my computer equipment.

Unless you have equipment that few companies have, it is impossible to do this.

Good evening, my best wishes,
To recover your data use Pandora Recovery,
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thank you anyway yza95

no answer ...

Yes, but for that he would need to detect it, but right now nothing. I saw that when you tap it on the edge, it could work, but I don't dare to tap too hard. And there's something else that says putting it in the fridge works... but that's the same. Both are supposed to work really really well, but each one has its chance.
If anyone has another idea, it would really help me a lot, please.

Hi

finding a card might be possible but it's difficult, and moreover your issue doesn't necessarily seem to come from the card

going through a company, yes sure, if you have a big bank account because it's really not cheap

That's the problem, the bank account isn't great!
Is any hard disk electronics capable of reading data from a different brand?
Are there many manufacturers of read heads for disks? Do they all operate with the same currents and intensities?
Has anyone ever repaired a disk drive system?
How does the movement of the heads over the data storage disks work?
So many unanswered questions for now that prevent me from trying anything to recover my info...
Am I not risking erasing everything by connecting electronics other than the original one?

hi

you absolutely have to find the same card, otherwise it will never work

for the reader head, it’s useless, you’ll never be able to change it

if the problem doesn’t come from the card, your hard drive is good for the trash

Ask a friend whose computer (running Windows XP) is working to create a Bart PE with PE Builder.

In my opinion, it’s better to do it on a DVD rather than on a USB stick because you will need to change the BOOT (at startup of the computer); some older computers indeed refuse to boot from a USB stick but are more likely to start from a DVD.

In fact, Bart PE is a troubleshooting utility that allows you to recover (if the hard drive is not too damaged) data and run some antivirus software, antispyware, Clamwin in this case, or more simply Ad-aware.

Some useful links:

https://www.erenumerique.fr/ http://forum.hardware.fr/hfr/Hardware/HDD/topic-boot-stick-sujet_561627_1.html

To put it on a USB stick (works perfectly, I've personally tested it):
https://forums.cnetfrance.fr/tutoriels-windows-7-8-et-autres-sytemes/180913-creer-un-disque-de-secours-sur-une-cle-usb-bootable-xp

Honestly, it’s very useful!
Good luck to everyone.

Hello, I had a problem last night with my hard drive! Yesterday, I transferred video data to the hard drive and when I finished, there was a power outage and I couldn't revive it!!! I did some tests with a multimeter to see if there was still power going through the power adapter, but nothing is coming through!!! So my question is if that's the problem it's not a big deal, but if not, how can I recover my data!!! 300 gigabytes.