Data recovery from a broken hard drive

Restoring data from a broken hard drive can be quite a difficult task, but in most cases it is possible to return part or all of the lost files. Here are some steps you can take to request data recovery:

1. Check the connection: Make sure that the SATA (or IDE) cable and power are correctly connected to the hard drive.

2. Use a second computer/second operating system: If your current computer does not see the damaged hard drive, you can try connecting it to a second computer or use a bootable USB flash drive with an alternative operating system (Linux Live CD/DVD).

3. Data recovery software: There are many software tools specially designed to recover deleted files from damaged or formatted drives (Recuva, TestDisk & PhotoRec). You can install these programs on a working HDD and use them to scan your "broken" storage information.

4. Seek the help of a data recovery professional: If all of the above methods have failed, you may need to seek the help of a data recovery specialist. These companies have professional equipment and experience for working with damaged drives.

It is important to note that when trying to independently restore data from a broken hard drive, there is always a risk of deterioration of the condition of the disk or complete loss of information. Therefore, before starting any manipulations, it is better to create a backup of all available files on another reliable data carrier (external HDD/SSD).

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