clutch

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#66401

2001-10-23 05:48

If it's clicking, it's more than likely beyond repair. You *might* be able to recover it using some special software, but I am not familiar with any of the packages. If you absolutely need the data, you could also send the unit to a disaster recovery center.

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Brian Frank

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#66402

2001-10-23 06:28

Make sure to grab what you need off of it first, and then remove it ASAP! If you can, RMA the drive to Maxtor for a replacement.
 
Of course, you should stop using the drive to cut your losses.

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Laddyboy

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#66403

2001-10-23 12:46

I have already pulled the drive. I was considering pulling the platters and putting them in another (identical) drive to get the data. I figure the heads in this one are gone.

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Bursar

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#66404

2001-10-23 13:24

Hope you have some decent tools and a clean room! I'd give the drive about an hours worth of life once you open her up. And if you're going to handle the platters then I seriously doubt you'll get anything off them once you've touched them.

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Laddyboy

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#66405

2001-10-24 02:59

I think I will just send the drive back. I have most of the Data backed up and don't really need the rest.

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kgeissler

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#66406

2001-10-24 04:36

I have done this and it works, no joke:
 
Put the hard drive in a zip-lock bag and stick it in the freezer for about 6 hours.
 
Take the hard drive out of the freezer, hook it up to your computer real quick, and access it. You should be able to get data off it.

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Laddyboy

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#66407

2001-10-24 05:13

I will give it a try. I will report back to you tomorrow.
 
Thanks

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clutch

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#66408

2001-10-24 08:08

I have heard that as well, but never tried it. I am anxious to hear about the results.

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EddiE314

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#66409

2001-10-24 08:32

as am i.

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yakkob

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#66410

2001-10-24 11:46

Yeah,
 
Come on, hurry up already

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Laddyboy

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#66411

2001-10-24 12:37

I tried it and it didn't work. still just clicks...
 
oh well, was worth a try

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kgeissler

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#66412

2001-10-24 16:00

Try and freeze it a little longer. Maybe try and freeze it for 10 hours.
 
When it worked for me, I was able to access the data for about 15 minutes, then the drive got hot and it started to "thaw out"

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HarU

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#66413

2001-10-24 18:27

Turn the drive updside down. Then turn on your computer. Let the drive sit upside down instead of its upright position. This worked for me.

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kgeissler

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#66414

2001-10-24 18:44

Maybe you should freeze it AND turn it upside-down.

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Laddyboy

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#66415

2001-10-26 02:51

I froze it for 12 hrs and turned it upside down. There were times that the clicking stopped but the system never recognized the drive.
I am outta options now. Thanks for all the help.
 
Michael
 
P.s. I found most of what I wanted fromt that drive backed up on my other system.

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