Inquiry: After relocating my computer, it has started to reboot unpredictably.
Inquiry: After relocating my computer, it has started to reboot unpredictably.
They are conventional hard drives, so I presume they are spinning disks. I ensure all my critical information is backed up, but there are certain items on there that I would prefer not to lose. Is there an alternative method to assess them instead of sending them to data recovery facilities? What if I purchase a new SATA power cable that hasn't been twisted, or adapters to test them as external drives through my laptop?
If they aren't functioning now, they won't operate with new cables either. At this stage, data recovery is the only option.
Honestly, you're really lucky that you only ruined the old spinning drives. The pin configurations on the PSU side are not standardized, so it's generally advised against using the old cables unless you are absolutely certain that they match the pin configuration of the new PSU. You can attempt to examine them, but it's probably best to consider a data recovery service or sending them off for recycling.
I genuinely had no clue that the cables weren't interchangeable. I've frequently come across generic versions of these cables on sites like Amazon, which led me to believe they were all identical.
I've tried multiple files on the SSD and played a demanding game to evaluate the GPU - so far, everything appears to be functioning well, thankfully. Should I monitor this closely, or if they are operating fine now, will they likely stay that way? Fortunately, I'm planning to upgrade the GPU soon, so that's not too concerning.
I've placed an order for a replacement drive (I intended to buy a single drive to substitute the current ones anyway, just not at this moment) and once I have more time and funds, I'll reach out to a data recovery service.
Thanks for the assistance, everyone. The takeaway is that I shouldn't cut corners even if they seem insignificant.
It's a slim chance, but I've come across individuals who managed to retrieve data from seemingly non-functional HDDs by utilizing an affordable (£20) drive enclosure. That is, of course, if the drives still have any functionality left.
Are you able to hear the disks powering on? Any unpleasant 'crunching' sounds?
There’s absolutely no chance that it could be feasible with a drive linked to a modular power supply through a cable that isn’t designed for that power supply. Components have been damaged, and changing the interface won’t resolve the issue.
The majority of these are not standard modular cables but rather something associated. For instance, I recently searched for "modular PCIE cable" on Amazon, and among the first 50 results, each one was either a modular PCIE cable that listed specific PSUs, a cable extension, or a type of conversion cable.
If you're in the mood for some humor, I have a brief update: swapping out the PSU didn't resolve the problem with my computer unexpectedly rebooting, which was the initial reason for the change. Three hard drives burned out for no reason. If anyone is willing to show some compassion and assist me in troubleshooting my rebooting problem, they can locate the thread here.
UPDATE:
I attempted to install a new power supply unit (Corsair TX650M) in hopes of resolving the problem. Unfortunately, it did not succeed, and I ended up damaging three out of four of my hard drives.
I have inspected for any loose connections, conducted stress tests on all components of my system, and I am certain it isn't my hard drives since three out of four are now unusable.
I would be INCREDIBLY grateful if someone could assist me in figuring out what is causing an issue that has resulted in the loss of 11 years of data, with only a portion being backed up.
Additionally, I cannot find an option to update my original post with this information. Am I overlooking something?
It might be a defective reset/power button on the enclosure; you can interchange them to check.