Anyone have some advice on what to do about recovering data from a HP laptop with a hard drive issue?
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A former boss of mine used to put bad hard drives in the freezer overnight, and then try to read them. He swore it worked, but that method has never helped me.
Usually the data isn’t “recover-able” because bits/fragments are scattered across the hard drive. Run a defrag program first. If you can’t defrag, the best way to “un-scatter” the bits is to run a neodymium magnet (get one here from Amazon) across the hard drive several times. This will physically “arrange” the fragments in an orderly fashion so they can be recovered. YWIA.
Usually the data isn’t “recover-able” because bits/fragments are scattered across the hard drive. Run a defrag program first. If you can’t defrag, the best way to “un-scatter” the bits is to run a neodymium magnet (get one here from Amazon) across the hard drive several times. This will physically “arrange” the fragments in an orderly fashion so they can be recovered. YWIA.
Absolutely -- rotate the magnet's direction of movement 90 degrees from your initial direction and make several more passes. YWIA.I assume I must have accidentally arranged the fragments the wrong way. Any guidance on getting them back in the right order?
This can be true but microwaves typically heat the moisture that’s in the item being heated. So unless you soak the hard drive before microwaving you’re wasting your time. Another option is to use a hot air fryer set on its highest temp for about an hour or so. Smells awful but works!Mav, I heard sometimes if the hard drive has been dormant the fragments can get cold and its' easier to arrange them if you heat them up in the microwave for a while. Is that true?
Mav, I heard sometimes if the hard drive has been dormant the fragments can get cold and its' easier to arrange them if you heat them up in the microwave for a while. Is that true?
Yes, but you have to soak it like Lecter said.Mav, I heard sometimes if the hard drive has been dormant the fragments can get cold and its' easier to arrange them if you heat them up in the microwave for a while. Is that true?
Just make sure the rotating table inside is turning counter-clockwise. Otherwise you're screwed.
Thanks for all the help guys. I knew I could count on the paddock to solve my problem...but I think I messed up.
I figured if one magnet was good two would be better, so I got two but when I stared the process I realized they were diametrically opposed. It seems I've opened up some kind of portal to another deminsion. Ever seen 'The Mist'? That's what I'm dealing with here. Small price to pay for getting those family photos back though.
You must have forgot to delete system 32.Thanks for all the help guys. I knew I could count on the paddock to solve my problem...but I think I messed up.
I figured if one magnet was good two would be better, so I got two but when I stared the process I realized they were diametrically opposed. It seems I've opened up some kind of portal to another deminsion. Ever seen 'The Mist'? That's what I'm dealing with here. Small price to pay for getting those family photos back though.
This the part where that little blond girl gets sucked into the set?
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I love this country.