Salvaging files off a hard drive
DarkestHour
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OK, so I did a load of work on a laptop for my ICT A-level.
I was going to print it off later that day, but I dropped (and broke) the laptop, with no other copies on a USB or another computer. The hard drive is still intact - the only thing wrong with it is something with the motherboard and it won't power on.
Is there any way I can salvage the stuff on this hard drive before it's sent off to Toshiba and wiped? I REALLY need this ICT, or I can't be entered into my exam.
Is it a case of just putting it into another laptop and loading it up?
PLEASE HELP.
I was going to print it off later that day, but I dropped (and broke) the laptop, with no other copies on a USB or another computer. The hard drive is still intact - the only thing wrong with it is something with the motherboard and it won't power on.
Is there any way I can salvage the stuff on this hard drive before it's sent off to Toshiba and wiped? I REALLY need this ICT, or I can't be entered into my exam.
Is it a case of just putting it into another laptop and loading it up?
PLEASE HELP.
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if you need it today then i expect maplin would be your best bet.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=221180
Thanks.
Out of stock online. Here's hoping they've got some instore!
If you have long enough to wait for a delivery you can get them off ebuyer for a fraction of the price.
Thanks very much for your help.
the link given supports sata and ide
While you're there, pick up an external hard drive and use it to backup your work in future.
I know it's a bit late now, but it's a hard way to learn a very important lesson!
There are a few online backup solutions that could save you a lot of hassle in future:
https://mozy.com/registration/free
I've used software called 'GetDataBack NTFS' in the past for retrieving data from a damaged drive: http://www.runtime.org/data-recovery-software.htm
Good luck!
Just thought I'd drop by and give you a status update.
Basically, it worked! It was a lifesaver in this example, although I can't really see myself using it in the future, which is a shame.
I've been thinking about buying an external HDD for some time, but have just never really got round to it.
So yeah, thanks everyone for your help and suggestions