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"J CHILTON" <office@chiltontaxis.fsbusiness.co.uk> wrote:
>Hi All
>
>I Smashed My Dell Inspiron Laptop Last Week & Need
>some Files form the Hdd
>Can this Be Done & If Yes How ?
>
>Regards
Remove the HDD from the Inspiron's wreckage. Install it on
another computer. Say some prayers to your chosen deity that it
wasn't damaged in the smashup. Turn the computer on, and see if
it recognizes and can access the HDD. If it does, copy all of
the data you want to retrieve as fast as possible to where it
will be safe. After that, there will be plenty of time to
conduct diagnostics to see if the HDD survived the crash
successfully in all respects, and is safe for continued use
elsewhere.
--
OJ III
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