What has happened to this drive? What kind of error messages have you got after attaching this drive on your computer? Why do you write it is failed?
Perhaps, you can try it on another computer to see whether it could be read functionally there.
some drive data recovery software could help you rescue your wanted pictures and downloads.
But, if this drive could not be read well there, send it to some experts for help.
I hope my words could give you some clues.