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  1. DataRec

    Help my hdd is dead!

    And never, ever, ever defrag a drive that is in a data recovery situation!!!! EVER.
  2. DataRec

    PCB replacement

    You're right about "hypertuned" We call it adaptive information that is specific to that head disk assembly. Some newer drives such as Hitachi Travelstars have the PCB coded to the head disk assembly. If you swap it to another drive, it will not work. Worse, it won't work when you put it back to...
  3. DataRec

    Hard Disk Recovery Equipment

    We have a lot of experience with it and with data recovery. Success rates can vary between hard drive manufacturers and familys of drives. If the failure is firmware, which is often the case, the chances of a recovery are good.
  4. DataRec

    Hard drive Failure?

    If the data is critical, you should stop playing around because you could cause more harm than good. DON'T try to swap the PCB. Sometimes this causes more problems as well. Ifyou really need it back, take it to a professional recovery lab. They will have tools that can properly diagnose the...
  5. DataRec

    BIOS doesn't see hard drive at all

    This is actually a common failure for drives. When the drive dies the BIOS won't see it. In some cases it may be recognized by the BIOS but improperly. In most cases, firmware corruption causes the issue. The only way to deal with it is to use a product like PC-3000 to diagnose it properly.
  6. DataRec

    need HELP recovering data!!!

    It sounds like the mechanics for the drive are worn, not broken. When the mechanics wear down, holding the drive in different positions re-aligns the mechanics and allows it to read. If you find a position that works, hold it there till you get the data off. Try not to actually shake it or you...
  7. DataRec

    Only part of drive is recognized by computer

    Sounds like a firmware corruption. When the drive's firmware does not function properly, different BIOS will see it differently. To fix hdd firmware, you will need to check out PC-3000.
  8. DataRec

    Hard Disk Recovery Equipment

    Lyndon, You should look into PC-3000 for recovering "dead" hard drives. it allows you to get the drive operable so that the data can be recovered.

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