Hard disk recovery after a fall
Recovering a hard drive after a crash can be a difficult task, but in some cases it is possible to recover data and make it work again. Here are some steps you can take:
1. Check for physical damage: Inspect the hard drive for visible cracks or other damage to the case. If serious mechanical problems are detected, it is better to contact data recovery professionals.
2. Use software to check the status: There are various utilities for checking the health and serviceability of the hard disk (for example, CrystalDiskInfo). Run this software and evaluate the status of your HDD.
3. Connect via a USB gateway: If you have an available USB gateway (SATA/IDE-to-USB Adapter Cable Kit), connect it to the computer as a second storage volume to determine whether it is displayed by the operating system
4. Use specialized tools to repair the file system: Some programs, such as Testdisk and PhotoRec, will help restore damaged partitions and the file system.
5. Try freezing: In some cases, if the cause of the hard disk failure is a mechanical failure (for example, stuck heads), you can try to put it in a plastic bag and send it to the freezer for a few hours. Then quickly connect to the computer and copy the data before it started to defrost
6. Contact data repair professionals: If all of the above does not work or the level of significance of the lost data is very high, it is better to contact specialists for more complex work.
It is important to remember that these methods have their limitations, and there is a possibility of permanent damage to the hard disk when performing certain steps. The best thing is to prevent the physical fallout of the HDD