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How to recover data from a hard drive (stuck heads: buzzing, clicking, etc)

2014-03-22

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Does your hard drive make a buzzing noise when you turn it on? Or does it make clicking noises or not spin up? Well, in this video I will show you how to fix this fairly common problem which is caused by the drive's heads getting stuck on the platters. You'll definitely need this before starting: https://amzn.to/3rPHejx

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In some cases, data recovery software may have to be used. Here is a good one to check out: Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery - Professional http://bit.do/stellarphoenix

Want to be extra safe? You can build a clean air enclosure. Here's a video all about that:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPEa0Wc9iUc

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hit it sideways onto a table surface
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turn the hard drive platters
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check the drive for any big particles
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added the drive letter to one of the partitions
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run a error scan of the entire surface
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