Dead 1TB WD hdd

[markg1981]

I have a hdd that's doesn't spin up. Anyone do repairs or could talk me through it? :/

[abaxas]

Destroy the disk, buy a new one, recover from backup.

[markg1981]

That would imply I had it backed up

Normally I'd have done that as it's obviously not worth anything but it's full of old files and photos I haven't got anywhere else!

[smargh]

If it doesn't even spin, then assuming the motor is okay, the best you can do is find a drive of the exact same model & firmware version on eBay and swap the PCB.

Any more than that and you'll need to give it to a data recovery company. The last time my employer used one, it cost around £600.

I've previously seen people recommend these: http://www.retrodata.co.uk/data-recovery-services/

[markg1981]

I had heard of changing the pcb so I might just give that a go. Here's hoping!!!

[shaithis]

If the drive doesn't appear in device manager anymore, then a replacement PCB may well save you.

If the BIOS and OS are seeing the drive but not accessing it, then your chances are very slim.

[OffWaveSurfer]

I had a 1TB Toshiba drive, report as failing through the OS, any chance of reviving it?

[GoNz0]

I had a 1TB Toshiba drive, report as failing through the OS, any chance of reviving it?

No....
Never worth the risk!