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**softmind82** · 06-27-2008, 05:34 PM

Hello Guys

Actually i got a problem with my second internal hard drive ,

basically i attached my hard disk with the computer and without shutting it down i unplugged it and then what happened since then its not working , not even detecting , i have got million pounds data in it including my Thesis.

Please help me regarding that, i know i did a stupid mistake.

Thanks.

**cbwm** · 06-27-2008, 06:51 PM

Low level (Byte level) format should do ya

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**softmind82** · 06-27-2008, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbwm

Low level (Byte level) format should do ya

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Its not even detecting

**tripy** · 06-27-2008, 07:57 PM

Just a suggestion:
Download a linux ubuntu live cd, and try to plug your disk when you are on the linux desktop.

I often had to retrieve datas from disks that windows didn't see anymore, but that I could access with linux.
Sometimes it works, sometime no, but it's worth a try.
I know how much work a thesis can be, and how you can feel if you lose it.

You had a backup copy, I hope...

**rsrikanth05** · 06-28-2008, 07:44 AM

Your motherboard could be at fault?
It happened with me.
Make sure your motherboard is fully SATA 3.0 GB/sec compatible and your HDD is backward compatible with SATA 1.5 GB/sec

**davin** · 06-30-2008, 06:39 AM

check bios setting...is there hard disk detected...

**shoaaib** · 06-30-2008, 09:57 AM

There are many companies who can recover data from your hard drive... simply search on google...

**wchua24** · 08-04-2008, 10:50 AM

i think its only loose connection...try plugging it again..

**neoim** · 08-06-2008, 05:17 PM

check ur general bios setting i m sure u got ur solution from there. n if not then consult any local enginer first may be he help u..

**The-Pixel** · 08-06-2008, 11:20 PM

Throw it against a car.

**spid4r** · 08-07-2008, 06:06 AM

Set is as primary and try to create a MBR in the disk using XP bootable CD .

**alphact** · 08-15-2008, 10:15 AM

You may have blown the internal power inverter when you plugged it in while the pc is running. If the power circuit is blown, you have no choice but to send it to a data recovery lab. they will open it, bypass the power circuitry and pull your data off. Expensive proposition, but you will get files back.

**jv17** · 08-18-2008, 09:38 PM

check your hard drive program..it also happened to me before I need to install the program that can reads any sorts of usb

**henery008** · 08-20-2008, 02:18 AM

I think you should check the connection properly and go to BIOS Setting and check is there hard disk detected

**theguru** · 08-20-2008, 07:28 PM

If it isn't showing in the bios then try buying a USB to IDE cable and see if you can read it as an external that way.

**cyberseren** · 08-21-2008, 08:06 AM

I think your hard drive is not working after all before you attached it. It's ok to attached your internal hard drive even you don't shutdown your computer.