OT Hard drive failure - MBClub UK

**Ian B Walker** · 11-02-2004, 10:12 AM

I have a feeling I am not going to like the answers to my question. Yesterday while sorting out files and folders I noticed that I could not access one of my hard drives. My computer (the brick) has intimated that it no longer excists. I have tried the drive on other cables to no avail. So I am quite sure that it is dead. Is there any way, without going to vast expence, of getting into the drive and extracting the files (all my MB files are on it

) Thanks in advance

Ian

lotusmark2 · 11-02-2004, 10:15 AM

Hi Ian,
Is it seeing the drive in your Bios at start up?

**Ian B Walker** · 11-02-2004, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by lotusmark2

Hi Ian,
Is it seeing the drive in your Bios at start up?

No it isnt.

lotusmark2 · 11-02-2004, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian B Walker

No it isnt.

AR*E!
ermm I think you may be a bit knackered mate, I will have a mull and see if I can think of anything.

lotusmark2 · 11-02-2004, 10:21 AM

just a quick thought, is the drive spinning up at all or no activity at all (is the power lead ok)

**Ian B Walker** · 11-02-2004, 10:22 AM

Thanks Mark, this has to be Pammys revenge (got to blame someone

)

GrahamC230K · 11-02-2004, 10:24 AM

If it doesn't spin up, give it a light tap.

sym · 11-02-2004, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GrahamC230K

If it doesn't spin up, give it a light tap.

or do what I'm currently having to do with my laptop at the moment until my new HD arrives, and start it up in a vertical position standing on its end ! My IT department at work think its hilarious ! (don't ask me how I worked out that this was the only way to get it to boot !)

S.

RichardM · 11-02-2004, 10:29 AM

Easyrecovery can be used in cases where you can't even see the drive in the bios. Might be worth a go if all else fails. Drop me a PM if you need a copy.

**Ian B Walker** · 11-02-2004, 10:30 AM

Thanks guys. Sym, I have tried that, no Joy. Mark I have tried disconecting two of my other drives and substituting them from this one. So I know I have power. The light on the drive in question lights up and flashes, there is a slight vibration from the drive but I am not sure if it is spin oriented.

lotusmark2 · 11-02-2004, 10:39 AM

I think Easyrecovery is going to be the next step for you. If it is a data error then this should work but if it is a physical drive error then you are pretty much scuppered. I have stripped drives before when this has happened and with some success (but its a very slim chance) so if all esle fails throw it in my direction and I'll have a look at it.
Mark

**Ian B Walker** · 11-02-2004, 10:47 AM

Thanks Mark, will explore easyrecovery first then is it doesnt work drop it in to you as I think I drive past, or near where you work.

lotusmark2 · 11-02-2004, 10:53 AM

No problem, gets small, medium and large hammer ready so all correct tools are to hand.

Need to ensure that the silver mob get some pay back aswell

**Ian B Walker** · 11-02-2004, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by lotusmark2

Need to ensure that the silver mob get some pay back aswell

Now that is stretching it a little far. Mr "K" Cur are you reading this? The si.... sil... shiney grey people are trying to buy loyalty. Typical

Will · 11-02-2004, 05:57 PM

Have you tried just connecting the power lead on its own to see if it spins up?!?
Worth ruling out first.

11-02-2004, 10:12 AM	#1
Ian B Walker Authorised Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kirkham Car: 300-24, saloon and coupe, E300 24 valve diesel estate Posts: 7,708	OT Hard drive failure I have a feeling I am not going to like the answers to my question. Yesterday while sorting out files and folders I noticed that I could not access one of my hard drives. My computer (the brick) has intimated that it no longer excists. I have tried the drive on other cables to no avail. So I am quite sure that it is dead. Is there any way, without going to vast expence, of getting into the drive and extracting the files (all my MB files are on it ) Thanks in advance Ian __________________ TMS Servicing: I am listed here on MBClub please click to see services and discounts available.

11-02-2004, 10:22 AM	#6
Ian B Walker Authorised Forum Sponsor Threadstarter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kirkham Car: 300-24, saloon and coupe, E300 24 valve diesel estate Posts: 7,708	Thanks Mark, this has to be Pammys revenge (got to blame someone ) __________________ TMS Servicing: I am listed here on MBClub please click to see services and discounts available.

11-02-2004, 10:24 AM	#7
GrahamC230K Administrator Join Date: Jul 2002 Car: Audi, BMW Posts: 9,834	If it doesn't spin up, give it a light tap. __________________ Current: 2010 Audi S4 3.0 TFSI Previously: 1998 Audi S4 2.7 bi-turbo, 1999 C230 Kompressor Sport, 1998 C200 Sport, 1990 BMW 318iS

11-02-2004, 10:30 AM	#10
Ian B Walker Authorised Forum Sponsor Threadstarter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kirkham Car: 300-24, saloon and coupe, E300 24 valve diesel estate Posts: 7,708	Thanks guys. Sym, I have tried that, no Joy. Mark I have tried disconecting two of my other drives and substituting them from this one. So I know I have power. The light on the drive in question lights up and flashes, there is a slight vibration from the drive but I am not sure if it is spin oriented. __________________ TMS Servicing: I am listed here on MBClub please click to see services and discounts available.

11-02-2004, 10:47 AM	#12
Ian B Walker Authorised Forum Sponsor Threadstarter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kirkham Car: 300-24, saloon and coupe, E300 24 valve diesel estate Posts: 7,708	Thanks Mark, will explore easyrecovery first then is it doesnt work drop it in to you as I think I drive past, or near where you work. __________________ TMS Servicing: I am listed here on MBClub please click to see services and discounts available.

11-02-2004, 10:15 AM	#2
lotusmark2 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wigan, Lancashire Car: 2008 fiat 500, 2004 SAAB 2.3 Aero HOT Estate, Harley Sportster R Posts: 1,772	Hi Ian, Is it seeing the drive in your Bios at start up?

11-02-2004, 10:21 AM	#5
lotusmark2 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wigan, Lancashire Car: 2008 fiat 500, 2004 SAAB 2.3 Aero HOT Estate, Harley Sportster R Posts: 1,772	just a quick thought, is the drive spinning up at all or no activity at all (is the power lead ok)

11-02-2004, 10:29 AM	#9
RichardM Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Essex Car: 2011 CLS350 CDI Posts: 2,489	Easyrecovery can be used in cases where you can't even see the drive in the bios. Might be worth a go if all else fails. Drop me a PM if you need a copy.

11-02-2004, 10:39 AM	#11
lotusmark2 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wigan, Lancashire Car: 2008 fiat 500, 2004 SAAB 2.3 Aero HOT Estate, Harley Sportster R Posts: 1,772	I think Easyrecovery is going to be the next step for you. If it is a data error then this should work but if it is a physical drive error then you are pretty much scuppered. I have stripped drives before when this has happened and with some success (but its a very slim chance) so if all esle fails throw it in my direction and I'll have a look at it. Mark

11-02-2004, 10:53 AM	#13
lotusmark2 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wigan, Lancashire Car: 2008 fiat 500, 2004 SAAB 2.3 Aero HOT Estate, Harley Sportster R Posts: 1,772	No problem, gets small, medium and large hammer ready so all correct tools are to hand. Need to ensure that the silver mob get some pay back aswell

11-02-2004, 05:57 PM	#15
Will Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Surrey Car: 2001 CLK55 AMG / 1999 E320T Avantgarde / 1988 190E 2.3-16 Manual / 1988 190E 2.5-16 Manual Posts: 8,616	Have you tried just connecting the power lead on its own to see if it spins up?!? Worth ruling out first.

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