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jinkers   08-09-2007 at 02:43:47 AM

I have a Simple Tech 250GB external hard drive which was dropped. I do not know much about these and have been told they can not be repaired. The data on the drive can not be replaced. It is of my units tour in Iraq and contains a 'yearbook' that was to be published for the unit.

I was told the ceramic disk has been jarred loose. When I turn it on it clicks and clunks.

Can anyone give me an idea of where I can get this repaired or at least retrieve the data?

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SomeJoe7777   08-09-2007 at 04:04:17 PM
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Your best bet is to send the unit to a data recovery specialist. Dropped drives usually have some sort of physical damage that precludes attempting to use data recovery software.

Try Seagate Recovery Services. Be prepared to spend $1000-$2000 to have the data recovered, if it's recoverable at all.

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jtt283   08-09-2007 at 05:14:15 PM
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Agree.

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razinghell666   07-28-2009 at 10:26:29 PM
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i have the same hardrive and my sister drop it. ever thing work but the the usb connector on the hardrive. I think it got bent -in and when i plug the usb cord in to my computer the hardrive wont come up

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Anonymous   10-18-2009 at 11:47:28 PM
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hey...did you ever get that fixed? i have the same problem as you right now

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