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BL4K3Y · 06-02-11, 08:18 PM

When I got home from work yesterday afternoon, I came to my computer to find that it had crashed and now I can no longer access the files on the HDD. The BIOS sees the hard drive and I am able to see it when I connect is as a slave to another system but I cannot access any files on it nor can I format it. From what I have read, it appears that is has bad sectors but none of Western Digital's (the manufacturer of my drive) tools seem to be able to do anything with it.

What do you think the problem might be? I can't really afford to buy a new hard drive at the moment but I don't mind losing anything that is on the HDD because it was just games and movies anyway.

Mickha · 06-02-11, 08:36 PM

If the drive is still seen in the BIOS you could try accessing/scanning it using a boot up CD, Hirens Boot CD might do the trick, you can also try using Windows repair option, on the Operating Disk, by booting up from the Xp/Vista/Win 7 disk, unless you're using a linux operating system.

BL4K3Y · 06-02-11, 09:28 PM

I've tried the Windows 7 Startup Repair and also the System Repair option from the disc. When I ran WD's diagnostic tool it picked up the HDD and seemed to be scanning sectors but when I try the Repair option, it crashes and gives me some error.

Mickha · 06-02-11, 10:00 PM

What is the error message?
Have you tried a different SATA cable, and connection?
You can download a version of Hirens and try that, it's a very useful utility.

BL4K3Y · 06-02-11, 10:16 PM

I can't remember off hand and yes, I have changed SATA cables three times but it's still a no go. I will download the Hiren Boot CD now and give it a whirl, thanks for your input Mickha

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TechWreck · 08-02-11, 09:59 AM

@ blakey if your stuck for a SATA HDD mail me mate got one lying around somewhere ,its a 2.5" if thats any good to ya!

tech

Wheeler777 · 12-02-11, 02:50 PM

Blakey that drive seems bricked to me, if the wd software wont low level format it, you can get a 2.5 to 3.5 bay that will allow you to use techwrecks generous 2.5 drive offer. gl.

W

BL4K3Y · 12-02-11, 03:46 PM

I don't mind having the drive outside the case because I don't have the side panel on anyway and the tower is up on a shelf. I have sent you a PM TechWreck.

jet · 12-02-11, 04:56 PM

Try scanrite v6 that should repair it.
its on most torrent sites

BL4K3Y · 12-02-11, 05:05 PM

The thing is, the WD Tool told me that the drive had bad sectors.

06-02-11, 08:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	SATA HDD Problem When I got home from work yesterday afternoon, I came to my computer to find that it had crashed and now I can no longer access the files on the HDD. The BIOS sees the hard drive and I am able to see it when I connect is as a slave to another system but I cannot access any files on it nor can I format it. From what I have read, it appears that is has bad sectors but none of Western Digital's (the manufacturer of my drive) tools seem to be able to do anything with it. What do you think the problem might be? I can't really afford to buy a new hard drive at the moment but I don't mind losing anything that is on the HDD because it was just games and movies anyway.

06-02-11, 08:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,002 Thanks: 44 Thanked 1,215 Times in 862 Posts	Re: SATA HDD Problem If the drive is still seen in the BIOS you could try accessing/scanning it using a boot up CD, Hirens Boot CD might do the trick, you can also try using Windows repair option, on the Operating Disk, by booting up from the Xp/Vista/Win 7 disk, unless you're using a linux operating system.

06-02-11, 09:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: SATA HDD Problem I've tried the Windows 7 Startup Repair and also the System Repair option from the disc. When I ran WD's diagnostic tool it picked up the HDD and seemed to be scanning sectors but when I try the Repair option, it crashes and gives me some error.

06-02-11, 10:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,002 Thanks: 44 Thanked 1,215 Times in 862 Posts	Re: SATA HDD Problem What is the error message? Have you tried a different SATA cable, and connection? You can download a version of Hirens and try that, it's a very useful utility.

06-02-11, 10:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: SATA HDD Problem I can't remember off hand and yes, I have changed SATA cables three times but it's still a no go. I will download the Hiren Boot CD now and give it a whirl, thanks for your input Mickha .

08-02-11, 09:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
TechWreck Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 372 Thanks: 53 Thanked 113 Times in 97 Posts	Re: SATA HDD Problem @ blakey if your stuck for a SATA HDD mail me mate got one lying around somewhere ,its a 2.5" if thats any good to ya! tech

12-02-11, 02:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Wheeler777 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: SATA HDD Problem Blakey that drive seems bricked to me, if the wd software wont low level format it, you can get a 2.5 to 3.5 bay that will allow you to use techwrecks generous 2.5 drive offer. gl. W

12-02-11, 03:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: SATA HDD Problem I don't mind having the drive outside the case because I don't have the side panel on anyway and the tower is up on a shelf. I have sent you a PM TechWreck.

12-02-11, 04:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
jet Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 87 Thanks: 11 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	Re: SATA HDD Problem Try scanrite v6 that should repair it. its on most torrent sites

12-02-11, 05:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: SATA HDD Problem The thing is, the WD Tool told me that the drive had bad sectors.

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