Data Recovery Utility - Page 3

TurkishCoffee · 09-09-2009

Originally Posted by Tootech

You can use Knoppix

That must have been what I did last time. That explains why I already have a knoppix boot disc.

I was pretty sure I did use Knoppix, but when I booted it up, I couldn't remeber how. Thanks so much!

And, do you know how to take it out of the enclosure? I purchased it already inside of one. I know it will void the warranty, but it's already past, so I don't much care.

Xeno1 · 09-09-2009

The only other ideas I have at the moment would be to try a different usb cable or removing the drive from it's enclosure and installing it internally. If the power button's turning it on but not off maybe the internals of the enclosure are fried.

Edit: I see you already had that idea.

TurkishCoffee · 09-09-2009

Originally Posted by Xeno1

The only other ideas I have at the moment would be to try a different usb cable or removing the drive from it's enclosure and installing it internally. If the power button's turning it on but not off maybe the internals of the enclosure are fried.

Edit: I see you already had that idea.

I was thinking of the cable, as if I unplug it then plug it back in, I sometimes get slightly more favorable results (as in, it can get the drive name).

From what I understand (when my Ethernet cable got old) is that bad cords can yeild verying and unpredictable results.

Xeno1 · 09-09-2009

Originally Posted by TurkishCoffee

And, do you know how to take it out of the enclosure? I purchased it already inside of one. I know it will void the warranty, but it's already past, so I don't much care.

I'm not completely sure how to take one apart but I would think a jewelers screwdriver and a little searching around the edges for clips would probably get you going, at least if it's anything like mine where there's no visible screws.

georgeks · 09-09-2009

Hi

Similar issues with External Drives can be traced back to defective interface on the housing.

This-unfortunately- can also corrupt data on the disk.

If you manage to mount the disk, have a look here:
Top 10 FREE Data Recovery Software Raymond.CC Blog

TurkishCoffee · 09-09-2009

Originally Posted by Xeno1

I'm not completely sure how to take one apart [...]

Did you know that before they got into computer hardware, Western Digital apparently made Chinese puzzle boxes? Once they got into hardware, they used leftover ones as HDD enclosures. It's true!

At any rate, I got partway done when I dected to try the Knoppix thing (later, when I can actually do the brain thing-- I'm too tired now).

Thanks everyone-- It's people like you that make me wish I had the money to donate to here!

Xeno1 · 09-09-2009

Originally Posted by TurkishCoffee

Did you know that before they got into computer hardware, Western Digital apparently made Chinese puzzle boxes? Once they got into hardware, they used leftover ones as HDD enclosures. It's true!

LOL. That's pretty interesting, and explains a lot.

09-09-2009	#15
TurkishCoffee Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 55 PC Experience: Very Experienced	Re: Data Recovery Utility Originally Posted by Tootech You can use Knoppix That must have been what I did last time. That explains why I already have a knoppix boot disc. I was pretty sure I did use Knoppix, but when I booted it up, I couldn't remeber how. Thanks so much! And, do you know how to take it out of the enclosure? I purchased it already inside of one. I know it will void the warranty, but it's already past, so I don't much care.

09-09-2009	#16
Xeno1 Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In the middle of a corn field somewhere Posts: 612 PC Experience: Very Experienced	Re: Data Recovery Utility The only other ideas I have at the moment would be to try a different usb cable or removing the drive from it's enclosure and installing it internally. If the power button's turning it on but not off maybe the internals of the enclosure are fried. Edit: I see you already had that idea.

09-09-2009	#17
TurkishCoffee Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 55 PC Experience: Very Experienced	Re: Data Recovery Utility Originally Posted by Xeno1 The only other ideas I have at the moment would be to try a different usb cable or removing the drive from it's enclosure and installing it internally. If the power button's turning it on but not off maybe the internals of the enclosure are fried. Edit: I see you already had that idea. I was thinking of the cable, as if I unplug it then plug it back in, I sometimes get slightly more favorable results (as in, it can get the drive name). From what I understand (when my Ethernet cable got old) is that bad cords can yeild verying and unpredictable results.

09-09-2009	#18
Xeno1 Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In the middle of a corn field somewhere Posts: 612 PC Experience: Very Experienced	Re: Data Recovery Utility Originally Posted by TurkishCoffee And, do you know how to take it out of the enclosure? I purchased it already inside of one. I know it will void the warranty, but it's already past, so I don't much care. I'm not completely sure how to take one apart but I would think a jewelers screwdriver and a little searching around the edges for clips would probably get you going, at least if it's anything like mine where there's no visible screws.

09-09-2009	#19
georgeks Tech Support Team Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,119 PC Experience: Enough	Re: Data Recovery Utility Hi Similar issues with External Drives can be traced back to defective interface on the housing. This-unfortunately- can also corrupt data on the disk. If you manage to mount the disk, have a look here: Top 10 FREE Data Recovery Software Raymond.CC Blog __________________ You are, What you do, When it Counts

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