Crashed Hard Disk - Data Recovery?

s0uljah · 29th January 2008, 17:55

Guys Iv successfully killed my HDD

Yesterday after loading all my data onto it I proceeded to plug the HDD into my new rig. It booted, sparked and fizzled and it was a done deal.

I dont mind having to trash the HDD but there's so many personal photo's on there and some music too that I would hate to lose.

Anyone with reliable leads in Bangalore? Im weary of these run of the mill type repair chaps.

GTO · 29th January 2008, 19:42

IIRC Samurai knew someone good for data recovery in Bangalore. Am PMing him the link to this thread.

w 12 · 29th January 2008, 19:58

You may try the Disc Doctors. Details here

Data Recovery Services India - Disk Doctors India Data Recovery Services Bangalore

They are bangalore based.

ego4evr · 29th January 2008, 20:29

Hi Buddy

I have this guy who recovers the data from crashed PC he charges 3000 , I have the contact details in office i shall post it , or if u can mail me i will give u the details , u can reach me at abishek@hp.com

Thanks
Abhishek

s0uljah · 30th January 2008, 12:11

Hey thanks guys! This seems like an expensive proposition so I might have to save some $ and then proceed. What Im worried about was the physical damage (spark, smoke).

Thanks again

Spitfire · 30th January 2008, 12:19

I have recovered some data from crashed drives, not a pro but have been successfull most times.

What drive? Model? external or internal?

NetfreakBombay · 30th January 2008, 12:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0uljah

Hey thanks guys! This seems like an expensive proposition so I might have to save some $ and then proceed. What Im worried about was the physical damage (spark, smoke).

Thanks again

Spark and smoke can be a blessing in disguise. It means that plates are okay and just electronics got fried.

So if you tell that to some recovery shop, they should be willing to fix the HDD for 2k (they just need to replace electronics from a similar hdd).

Once thats done get data out of that HDD ASAP and throw it away.

s0uljah · 30th January 2008, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitfire

I have recovered some data from crashed drives, not a pro but have been successfull most times.

What drive? Model? external or internal?

Its a Seagate 7200 RPM 80gb drive. Approx 3 years old I reckon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

Spark and smoke can be a blessing in disguise. It means that plates are okay and just electronics got fried.

Yep the spark and smoke was on the top surface where the circuitry is.

Wow, Iv got to pay the cost of a new 250gb HDD to recover about 40gb

Isnt T-Bhp the best ever

Spitfire · 30th January 2008, 17:16

Do you have some pics on where it is burned? If it is not running at all i.e. its burned off the elctrical connections, data can be recovered from the disks and the cost for that will get you a camera, a new HDD and the holiday where you took the snaps ;-)

Where you located, if around Airport road, we can meet up.

s0uljah · 30th January 2008, 17:26

Spitfire, dont make me cry !!

I can click a pic tonight but there's no real indication as to any sort of burn. Im not sure if it was the cheap Rs.20 IDE cable I bought that caused this mess in the first place :(

Yeah it doesnt run at all. When I plug it in as slave the machine wont boot up.

Really tied up this week but will be in touch and catch up soon. My office is on Infantry road.

Rehaan · 30th January 2008, 17:31

Note from Mod - Threads merged. Please do a search before creating a new thread.

Also cross linking to this thread > http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...hard-disk.html

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Spitfire · 30th January 2008, 17:37

Okie, so is being detected by the BIOS? If it is we can get your data. Forget boot, check in BIOS if it is seen.

LOL not trying to make you cry but data recovery costs a lot.

anupmathur · 30th January 2008, 17:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitfire

LOL not trying to make you cry but data recovery costs a lot.

And might I add that the charges are very often decided after assessing the client, more than the HDD! A well heeled client who seems tense will pay more than one who is obviously not so well to do and simply wants to save himself the hassel of downloading a few movies all over again!
Data recovery charges are very very negotiable.

You might be best off not even calling it data recovery. Approach a repair shop for 'repair' of the said HDD.

NetfreakBombay · 30th January 2008, 17:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0uljah

Yep the spark and smoke was on the top surface where the circuitry is.

Wow, Iv got to pay the cost of a new 250gb HDD to recover about 40gb

Thats good, your data is safe. If someone has a hdd with similar model lying around then that person can do it for 300 - 500 (basically minimum charges).

It costs 2k if someone has to get end-of-life electronics from seagate.

s0uljah · 30th January 2008, 18:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by anupmathur

And might I add that the charges are very often decided after assessing the client, more than the HDD! Data recovery charges are very very negotiable.

You might be best off not even calling it data recovery. Approach a repair shop for 'repair' of the said HDD.

Yeah I guess I will pay a few visits to SP.Road and pursue all angles on this front

Iv got some valid contacts from helpful T-Bhpians too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

Thats good, your data is safe. If someone has a hdd with similar model lying around then that person can do it for 300 - 500 (basically minimum charges).

You mean salvage the parts from another dead drive? Will scout SP.Road like I mentioned as this is where most gear lands up.

29th January 2008, 17:55	#46
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 2,222 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Bangalore : Data Recovery Guys Iv successfully killed my HDD Yesterday after loading all my data onto it I proceeded to plug the HDD into my new rig. It booted, sparked and fizzled and it was a done deal. I dont mind having to trash the HDD but there's so many personal photo's on there and some music too that I would hate to lose. Anyone with reliable leads in Bangalore? Im weary of these run of the mill type repair chaps.
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29th January 2008, 19:42	#47
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 67,670 Thanked: 273,925 Times View My Garage	IIRC Samurai knew someone good for data recovery in Bangalore. Am PMing him the link to this thread.
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29th January 2008, 19:58	#48
w 12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 402 Thanked: 26 Times	You may try the Disc Doctors. Details here Data Recovery Services India - Disk Doctors India Data Recovery Services Bangalore They are bangalore based.
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29th January 2008, 20:29	#49
ego4evr BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 67 Thanked: 2 Times	Hi Buddy I have this guy who recovers the data from crashed PC he charges 3000 , I have the contact details in office i shall post it , or if u can mail me i will give u the details , u can reach me at abishek@hp.com Thanks Abhishek
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30th January 2008, 12:11	#50
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 2,222 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Hey thanks guys! This seems like an expensive proposition so I might have to save some $ and then proceed. What Im worried about was the physical damage (spark, smoke). Thanks again
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30th January 2008, 12:19	#51
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,312 Thanked: 766 Times	I have recovered some data from crashed drives, not a pro but have been successfull most times. What drive? Model? external or internal?
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30th January 2008, 17:16	#54
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,312 Thanked: 766 Times	Do you have some pics on where it is burned? If it is not running at all i.e. its burned off the elctrical connections, data can be recovered from the disks and the cost for that will get you a camera, a new HDD and the holiday where you took the snaps ;-) Where you located, if around Airport road, we can meet up.
	() Thanks

30th January 2008, 17:26	#55
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 2,222 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Spitfire, dont make me cry !! I can click a pic tonight but there's no real indication as to any sort of burn. Im not sure if it was the cheap Rs.20 IDE cable I bought that caused this mess in the first place :( Yeah it doesnt run at all. When I plug it in as slave the machine wont boot up. Really tied up this week but will be in touch and catch up soon. My office is on Infantry road.
	() Thanks

30th January 2008, 17:31	#56
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 23,753 Thanked: 32,288 Times	Note from Mod - Threads merged. Please do a search before creating a new thread. Also cross linking to this thread > http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...hard-disk.html cya R
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30th January 2008, 17:37	#57
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,312 Thanked: 766 Times	Okie, so is being detected by the BIOS? If it is we can get your data. Forget boot, check in BIOS if it is seen. LOL not trying to make you cry but data recovery costs a lot.
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