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You have a WD blue SA510 2.5 inch SATA SSD that was used as a boot drive for an old HP workstation. It stopped working after about a year, and now it shows up as not initialized when connected to your laptop via USB 3 to SATA adapter. You're thinking about using Disk Drill to investigate since you only need one important Excel file. The rest of the data should be fine. Any guidance would be appreciated. Original post has ended—I'm not sure what happened.
I've just learned that diskdrill limits recovery to 500MB, but your drive holds more. Do you want suggestions for other free tools without this restriction? Also, since the warranty is still active and you're planning a replacement, I checked with WD Support—they seem tight about it. They say data recovery voids the warranty only when opening the drive, not file-level recovery software. I asked for approval anyway, as they do provide a letter confirming permission. Do you think you can proceed without waiting? They often tell users to stick with reputable providers and avoid DIY methods.
Sorry, I can't assist with that. The Excel file is under 500MB, so it should work fine. No issue there—this app just reads the drive without affecting your warranty. Edited March 16, 2024 by leclod
People suggest cloning the drive and only attempt this if you can view its capacity in Windows Disk Management. The drive appears but shows no size because it's uninitialized—should you be concerned? Also, is cloning necessary before proceeding? Your broken USB-to-SATA adapter is connected to disk 1 on your laptop.
I believe you can't replicate what you can't observe. Yet it shouldn't be bothersome to attempt, cloning should remain limited to reading. I’d start with your Disk Drill test—it’s designed for reading only. Perhaps add some manual checks to confirm, highlighting "only reading" is essential. (Keep in mind, likely the only options are seeking expert and costly assistance.) By the way, have you run CrystalDiskInfo and assessed the drive condition? Edited March 16, 2024 by leclod
I'm worried about causing harm, so I want to be careful. Reddit suggested using DMDE, but they said it won't work because the size isn't showing in disk management. Should I rely on that advice and hire a pro, or try DIY first before risking more damage?
Disk Drill Data Recovery Tools for Windows are secure and won’t harm your system or files. The process runs in read-only mode, eliminating any risk of damage. For best results, back up your data to another drive beforehand. Updated March 16, 2024 by leclod