On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 10:19 AM, mqcarp <mqcarpen...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I have a SATA hard drive that looks like just the power connection has
> failed on. I really need to get the data off of it. Has anyone seen or
> done a technique to replace or repair a power connection on a drive?
If you know someone who has access to a surface mount soldering
repair station, they can prolly re-solder the power connector for you.
(Such stations typically include a microscope. You don't get them at
Radio Shack. I used to work for a university's spacecraft lab; they
had one.)
Potentially cheaper but requires luck: Find another drive of
**IDENTICAL** model, part number, hardware rev, and firmware. (Back
up this drive first if needed.) Remove the PCB from both drives. Put
the PCB from the working drive on to the drive with the busted PCB.
Failing the above, send the drive off to a recovery specialist.
They'll be equipped to do both of the above. Keep in mind this
usually costs between $500 to $1500. I've used CBL
<http://www.cbltech.com/> in the past with good results. They give
you a free quote, and have a "no data, no charge" policy.
-- Ben
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