My hard drive died. What's the best data recovery option?

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conceptualclarity

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I want to recover not only my emails, documents, and videos. I also want to recover my browser bookmarks, tabs, and history, and my programs, particularly some shareware I have.

I have had DriveSavers of Novato, California recommended to me. Do you second that or advocate something different?
 
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conceptualclarity

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It doesn't spin up. It's really dead. Suddenly, without warning. No noise or anything. The computer shops can do nothing with it. Strangely enough it happened with what seemed like a very orderly shutdown from Task Manager at a time when the system wasn't discernibly stressed or troubled. The shutdown was almost done when an Windows page comes up saying serious error, check your drivers, BIOS, and hard disk space. Then it goes into Operating system launch failed or something.
 
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fzabkar

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A drive that doesn't spin up, or sound as if it is trying to spin, will most probably have a dead PCB. In most cases this should cost you US$50 at most. Sometimes there may even be a zero cost DIY solution.

Can you upload a photo of the component side of the PCB?

What is the HDD model number?
 
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If you're not comfortable with those DIY steps on how to revive your hard drive then your best option is to consult those professional data service providers. There is also a company called WeRecoverData.com in your area, they provide free consultation and evaluation on how to recover your important files since your drive is already inaccessible by an average user.
 
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I will back up soon. Any suggestions on backup software? I've grabbed some on giveaways--Nero, Ocster, SuperEasy, EaseUS Todo Backup, Farstone RestoreIT, and Paragon Backup & Recovery 14 Compact. But I haven't yet decided which one to use.

 
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