HDD Damaged, how can i fix it?

[jedzkie13]

Hi! I have 2 HDD's, my 1 HDD is only for Os, and my 2nd HDD is for backup, my problem now is the 2nd (2TB) HDD is damaged, when i mount it, my computer not reads it. can anyone help me?

[Luc401]

Can you see the disk at all in the disk manager in windows? Is every thing connected ? 

[Shd0w2]

I dont think it's Damaged, you might just have to partition it, whatos are you using?

[Guest]

Is there a partition on it?

[kingdorian]

If its physically damaged you fix it by going to your local store and buying a new one...

 

Is it visible in the bios? And does it spin up?

[jedzkie13]

Can you see the disk at all in the disk manager in windows? Is every thing connected ? 

 

I cannot see it in the disk manager.

 

I dont think it's Damaged, you might just have to partition it, whatos are you using?

 

i've been using this HDD for 2 years, this is the first time i encountered this problem, my os is xp.

 

Is there a partition on it?

 

Nope, just a seperate partition. the Local Disk C: is the 1st HDD and the D: is the 2nd.

 

If its physically damaged you fix it by going to your local store and buying a new one...

 

Is it visible in the bios? And does it spin up?

 

The warranty of my HDD is expired. its not visible in the bios, yes. its spinning.

[Nxl8]

Try a different SATA port on your motherboard if you haven't already.

[Enderman]

Does it make noise?

[Slow N Stupid]

I cannot see it in the disk manager.

 

 

i've been using this HDD for 2 years, this is the first time i encountered this problem, my os is xp.

 

 

Nope, just a seperate partition. the Local Disk C: is the 1st HDD and the D: is the 2nd.

 

 

The warranty of my HDD is expired. its not visible in the bios, yes. its spinning.

Test it on another window, and if it doesnt work... then its pretty much dead and you cant fix it.. (file recovery will still be possible thought)

[Snickerzz]

I cannot see it in the disk manager.

 

 

i've been using this HDD for 2 years, this is the first time i encountered this problem, my os is xp.

 

 

Nope, just a seperate partition. the Local Disk C: is the 1st HDD and the D: is the 2nd.

 

 

The warranty of my HDD is expired. its not visible in the bios, yes. its spinning.

try using this and see if it can read the hdd 

http://crystalmark.info/software/CrystalDiskInfo/index-e.html

 

 

Test it on another window, and if it doesnt work... then its pretty much dead and you cant fix it.. (file recovery will still be possible thought)

it can be fixed if the platters are fine, he will just need to replace the platters into a new hdd and he will need to be uber careful when placing them lol

[jedzkie13]

Try a different SATA port on your motherboard if you haven't already.

 

I already do that but the drive is not showing in my computer.

 

Does it make noise?

 

No, its like a normal HDD running.. no noise.

 

Test it on another window, and if it doesnt work... then its pretty much dead and you cant fix it.. (file recovery will still be possible thought)

 

Already do that, no luck at all.

 

 

 

try using this and see if it can read the hdd 

http://crystalmark.info/software/CrystalDiskInfo/index-e.html

 

 

it can be fixed if the platters are fine, he will just need to replace the platters into a new hdd and he will need to be uber careful when placing them lol

 

 

Let me try this, thanks!

[Admiaczking]

have you tried chkdsk?

[jedzkie13]

nope, but how can i chkdsk it if my computer not reads my HDD?

[ManIkWeet]

When you turn your laptop on, are there any clicking sounds?

[coen113]

Try switching cables between the two

[jedzkie13]

When you turn your laptop on, are there any clicking sounds?

 

Im using a Desktop. Nope, there are no clicking sounds.

 

 

Try switching cables between the two

 

I already do that.

[Sors]

When you tried switching the cables, did you change the power and data cables, or only data?

[jedzkie13]

When you tried switching the cables, did you change the power and data cables, or only data?

 

Both of them.

[ManIkWeet]

Im using a Desktop. Nope, there are no clicking sounds.

Meh it's late and I'm sleepy, probably some other thread I got the laptop thing from...

Can you see the harddrive in the BIOS?

[jedzkie13]

Meh it's late and I'm sleepy, probably some other thread I got the laptop thing from...

Can you see the harddrive in the BIOS?

 

Nope.

[kingdorian]

Guy's if it is not visible in the bios, whatever piece of software won't detect it.

How old is the drive and do you have any important data on there?

[samcool55]

Try to check if there is a jumper connected on the hdd, it's a little piece of plastic between 2 pins, you can find it at the connection part of the hdd, if you have a little piece of plastic, remove it. Can be a bit tricky.

[jedzkie13]

Guy's if it is not visible in the bios, whatever piece of software won't detect it.

How old is the drive and do you have any important data on there?

 

2 Years, yes all of my data is in here.

 

 

Try to check if there is a jumper connected on the hdd, it's a little piece of plastic between 2 pins, you can find it at the connection part of the hdd, if you have a little piece of plastic, remove it. Can be a bit tricky.

 

I removed the jumper and does not work either.

[ijchan223]

if its not spinning at all it is probally the driver board and not the platters, it may be repairable if you swap the controller board but it is a gamble at best. if the data isn't important i would just bin it.

[jedzkie13]

if its not spinning at all it is probally the driver board and not the platters, it may be repairable if you swap the controller board but it is a gamble at best. if the data isn't important i would just bin it.

 

Its Spinning, however when i try to boot the computer w/ the HDD is connected. the boot does not continue after the bios.