F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Need some guidance on cleaning up? Here are some suggestions.

Need some guidance on cleaning up? Here are some suggestions.

Need some guidance on cleaning up? Here are some suggestions.

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LittleKitty06
Junior Member
16
10-29-2016, 01:32 AM
#1
The fire destroyed my home on September 11th. I returned the day before to assess what remained. All my computers were removed, but they’re soaked and covered in ash. Could you share any advice on restoring them?
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LittleKitty06
10-29-2016, 01:32 AM #1

The fire destroyed my home on September 11th. I returned the day before to assess what remained. All my computers were removed, but they’re soaked and covered in ash. Could you share any advice on restoring them?

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Blogging
Member
59
10-29-2016, 02:24 AM
#2
No matter what efforts you make to restore the computer, if important files remain on the affected drives, first remove them and send the drives to a local data recovery service. Share the details of the issue and request a backup of the data before proceeding with any further attempts to recover the information.
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Blogging
10-29-2016, 02:24 AM #2

No matter what efforts you make to restore the computer, if important files remain on the affected drives, first remove them and send the drives to a local data recovery service. Share the details of the issue and request a backup of the data before proceeding with any further attempts to recover the information.

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iMegaan
Member
162
10-30-2016, 09:32 PM
#3
It's understandable to feel concerned after what happened. I'm sure your family is doing okay. Gamers Nexus released a video about repairing a PC damaged in a house fire, which might help you understand the steps involved.
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iMegaan
10-30-2016, 09:32 PM #3

It's understandable to feel concerned after what happened. I'm sure your family is doing okay. Gamers Nexus released a video about repairing a PC damaged in a house fire, which might help you understand the steps involved.

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UltiPig
Member
55
10-31-2016, 02:07 AM
#4
It's disappointing. Eventually, you'll regain your footing with the right tools and information. With the best chance of protection, I suggest capturing clear, well-lit photos of your equipment and gathering any purchase records or receipts.
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UltiPig
10-31-2016, 02:07 AM #4

It's disappointing. Eventually, you'll regain your footing with the right tools and information. With the best chance of protection, I suggest capturing clear, well-lit photos of your equipment and gathering any purchase records or receipts.

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Catgirl546
Member
54
11-03-2016, 08:07 PM
#5
Remove the storage for potential cleaning and relocation to a new location, then dispose of all items via insurance claims.
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Catgirl546
11-03-2016, 08:07 PM #5

Remove the storage for potential cleaning and relocation to a new location, then dispose of all items via insurance claims.

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blondeminion
Senior Member
594
11-04-2016, 01:21 AM
#6
Insurance company labeled the entire structure as a loss and only settled for the coverage limits available for our personal belongings. I’m just trying to keep the boards from falling apart. It seems like this will take a long time—probably involving a brush and some rubbing alcohol.
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blondeminion
11-04-2016, 01:21 AM #6

Insurance company labeled the entire structure as a loss and only settled for the coverage limits available for our personal belongings. I’m just trying to keep the boards from falling apart. It seems like this will take a long time—probably involving a brush and some rubbing alcohol.

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11-04-2016, 11:08 AM
#7
You've got many old 90s and early 2000s devices, and you're aiming to restore them. Luckily, the fire didn't damage the electronics themselves—only the water and its contents.
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DGfanboyiscool
11-04-2016, 11:08 AM #7

You've got many old 90s and early 2000s devices, and you're aiming to restore them. Luckily, the fire didn't damage the electronics themselves—only the water and its contents.

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Amtrak10
Senior Member
639
11-05-2016, 02:33 PM
#8
I'd love to try that. I own many machines from the mid to late 90s and early 2000s, along with my CRTs.
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Amtrak10
11-05-2016, 02:33 PM #8

I'd love to try that. I own many machines from the mid to late 90s and early 2000s, along with my CRTs.

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_InnyJang_
Junior Member
21
11-05-2016, 06:30 PM
#9
That wasn't discussed, so the usual assumption is that it's just your early gaming setup. As a small perk, you receive an extra upgrade. If it's something uncommon or important, things change. You likely had to fix those already, making this another tougher phase.
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_InnyJang_
11-05-2016, 06:30 PM #9

That wasn't discussed, so the usual assumption is that it's just your early gaming setup. As a small perk, you receive an extra upgrade. If it's something uncommon or important, things change. You likely had to fix those already, making this another tougher phase.

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ChargeHD
Member
52
11-06-2016, 09:58 PM
#10
Most of the drives aren’t worth much. I’m hoping the two 5.25in SCSI drives from the NCR 7000CP servers I was trying to image are fine. They were on the floor, and I’ll definitely bring them to a professional to check if they can be read now.
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ChargeHD
11-06-2016, 09:58 PM #10

Most of the drives aren’t worth much. I’m hoping the two 5.25in SCSI drives from the NCR 7000CP servers I was trying to image are fine. They were on the floor, and I’ll definitely bring them to a professional to check if they can be read now.

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