Apacer ac 202 problem

[Athan23]

Hi guys, just would like to ask because i tried to plug an adaptor 12V in my apacer hard drive. however, seconds after, it smells, and then after, it is no longer working.. is it fixable and can i still recover my files?? thank so much

 

[fzabkar]

See http://www.users.on.net/~fzabkar/HDD/TVS_diode_FAQ.html

 

[Athan23]

Thank you fzabkar.. Thanks for the info. Great help!

 

[Athan23]

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