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Help with extracting data from a 3TB drive

Help with extracting data from a 3TB drive

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LewisS_1999
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11-25-2016, 05:31 PM
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I’ve tested every method I understand. It seems there’s roughly a 50/50 chance it will work when connected and read in a temporary clean environment. When I tried to access the file, the pointer wouldn’t move and there was a noticeable line across the entire disc. I suspect a stuck head caused the issue, though it eventually released without leaving major damage.
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LewisS_1999
11-25-2016, 05:31 PM #1

I’ve tested every method I understand. It seems there’s roughly a 50/50 chance it will work when connected and read in a temporary clean environment. When I tried to access the file, the pointer wouldn’t move and there was a noticeable line across the entire disc. I suspect a stuck head caused the issue, though it eventually released without leaving major damage.

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krazydude05
Junior Member
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12-01-2016, 07:11 AM
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It could be sent to a datacenter, allowing them to retrieve the<|pad|> the data from and create a duplicate if needed
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krazydude05
12-01-2016, 07:11 AM #2

It could be sent to a datacenter, allowing them to retrieve the<|pad|> the data from and create a duplicate if needed

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runner123467
Member
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12-01-2016, 09:01 AM
#3
Sounds like it's time to send it to a professional data recovery service. If there's a gouged line in the visible platter, at least one head is FUBAR.
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runner123467
12-01-2016, 09:01 AM #3

Sounds like it's time to send it to a professional data recovery service. If there's a gouged line in the visible platter, at least one head is FUBAR.

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Dsjp
Junior Member
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12-03-2016, 02:13 AM
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It could be difficult to locate someone ready to handle a file that's already opened.
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Dsjp
12-03-2016, 02:13 AM #4

It could be difficult to locate someone ready to handle a file that's already opened.

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PochTG
Junior Member
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12-06-2016, 12:36 PM
#5
IBAS would i guess.. but they cost...
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PochTG
12-06-2016, 12:36 PM #5

IBAS would i guess.. but they cost...

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zamys
Senior Member
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12-06-2016, 02:13 PM
#6
It's still feasible to repair yourself. You could attempt to swap out the PCB and pointer components to restore data access.
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zamys
12-06-2016, 02:13 PM #6

It's still feasible to repair yourself. You could attempt to swap out the PCB and pointer components to restore data access.

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kevenin12
Member
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12-07-2016, 09:06 AM
#7
This procedure is highly complex, requiring specialized tools and expertise. Therefore, no.
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kevenin12
12-07-2016, 09:06 AM #7

This procedure is highly complex, requiring specialized tools and expertise. Therefore, no.

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iBluto
Junior Member
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12-07-2016, 06:18 PM
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Absolutely essential—you’d need another reliable drive of the same type, the proper tooling to position the heads correctly, and a pristine setting for the work. Even then, any harm to the platters could be significant.
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iBluto
12-07-2016, 06:18 PM #8

Absolutely essential—you’d need another reliable drive of the same type, the proper tooling to position the heads correctly, and a pristine setting for the work. Even then, any harm to the platters could be significant.

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JXMESxD
Member
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12-07-2016, 09:24 PM
#9
The process includes several steps by a professional.
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JXMESxD
12-07-2016, 09:24 PM #9

The process includes several steps by a professional.