08-10-2012, 08:24 PM
So I have a disk that developed the click of death and has stopped working. Never tried to fix one before but unfortunately there is some not-backed-up data on the disk which I need. Does anyone have any experience of fixing this problem?
I know it may well require opening the disk up, which is fine, I actually have access to a cleanroom at work so I'm happy to do that. I'm guessing the head has either crashed into the platter or the head is stuck (bad bearings?) or something like that. If anyone has fixed this sort of thing before/knows a good guide it would be very much appreciated...
Would like to make sure I have the necessary tools/a vague idea of what I'm doing/things to look out for before I open it up.
I know it may well require opening the disk up, which is fine, I actually have access to a cleanroom at work so I'm happy to do that. I'm guessing the head has either crashed into the platter or the head is stuck (bad bearings?) or something like that. If anyone has fixed this sort of thing before/knows a good guide it would be very much appreciated...
Would like to make sure I have the necessary tools/a vague idea of what I'm doing/things to look out for before I open it up.