You may believe that all of your valuable info has been lost forever if you've a catastrophic drive failure. But you could be able to get your info back by sending your broken hard drive to a specialist data recovery service. This will usually require that you take out the hard drive from your PC so that it can be shipped to them. This sounds rather like a difficult task, but you can simply remove a hard disk by using the proper tools and by following a few precautions.
Tools Needed.
You will need some tools to take out the hard disk. These may include the following, dependent on your PC model: a nut driver/socket set to unscrew the case screws; a nut driver/socket set or Phillips head screw driver to remove the screws that secure the drive to its bracket; and a grounding strap to keep static electricity from further damaging your hard disk. All of these can be acquired at a local electronics or computer store. The staff can assist you in getting the right tools.
Opening up the Computer
After you have gathered your tools, the following step will be to open the case of the computer to show the internal parts. Unplug the machine and remove all cables to the external components, such as the monitor, mouse, and keyboard. Disconnect any printers or other peripherals that are attached. Place the PC on a solid work space, like a table or workbench. Remove the screws securing the outer covers on the PC and open the covers to show the internal parts. Consult your computer's instructions for help.
Removing the Broken Hard Drive
Attach the grounding strap around your wrist and secure the spring clip to the metal frame of the computer. You need to also touch the metal housing of the power supply to drain any static electricity. Locate your defective hard drive. It'll be an oblong metal and plastic box with two connections attached to it. One will be the data wire, attached to the back; the other will be a power connector, generally with red, yellow, and black wires attached. While other elements may look similar, it should be mentioned the hard drive won't have an opening to the exterior of the computer. CD drives and other components will have outer doors or slots. Again, read your computer's documentation for the precise location, nevertheless it should be simple to find.
Remove both cables by pulling on them gently but strongly. You will have to rock them back and forth a bit to get them started. Take note of their orientation for reinstallation of your new drive. You're now prepared to remove the faulty hard drive. If the bracket is removable, you can remove its screws and remove it from the frame, then remove the hard drive from the bracket. If not, then remove the screws securing the hard drive to the bracket, often two on each side, and thoroughly slide the hard drive from the mounting bracket and remove it from the computer.
Now your hard drive is removed and ready to be sent to a Hard Drive Recovery specialist to have your files, digital pictures and important data recovered from it.
Tools Needed.
You will need some tools to take out the hard disk. These may include the following, dependent on your PC model: a nut driver/socket set to unscrew the case screws; a nut driver/socket set or Phillips head screw driver to remove the screws that secure the drive to its bracket; and a grounding strap to keep static electricity from further damaging your hard disk. All of these can be acquired at a local electronics or computer store. The staff can assist you in getting the right tools.
Opening up the Computer
After you have gathered your tools, the following step will be to open the case of the computer to show the internal parts. Unplug the machine and remove all cables to the external components, such as the monitor, mouse, and keyboard. Disconnect any printers or other peripherals that are attached. Place the PC on a solid work space, like a table or workbench. Remove the screws securing the outer covers on the PC and open the covers to show the internal parts. Consult your computer's instructions for help.
Removing the Broken Hard Drive
Attach the grounding strap around your wrist and secure the spring clip to the metal frame of the computer. You need to also touch the metal housing of the power supply to drain any static electricity. Locate your defective hard drive. It'll be an oblong metal and plastic box with two connections attached to it. One will be the data wire, attached to the back; the other will be a power connector, generally with red, yellow, and black wires attached. While other elements may look similar, it should be mentioned the hard drive won't have an opening to the exterior of the computer. CD drives and other components will have outer doors or slots. Again, read your computer's documentation for the precise location, nevertheless it should be simple to find.
Remove both cables by pulling on them gently but strongly. You will have to rock them back and forth a bit to get them started. Take note of their orientation for reinstallation of your new drive. You're now prepared to remove the faulty hard drive. If the bracket is removable, you can remove its screws and remove it from the frame, then remove the hard drive from the bracket. If not, then remove the screws securing the hard drive to the bracket, often two on each side, and thoroughly slide the hard drive from the mounting bracket and remove it from the computer.
Now your hard drive is removed and ready to be sent to a Hard Drive Recovery specialist to have your files, digital pictures and important data recovered from it.
About the Author:
Jason Sloan runs a data recovery business called Kingdom Data Recovery Edinburgh who service all of the UK. He's got many articles on his web site which refer to issues with storage and handy information regarding stopping information loss.
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