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Dead hard drive

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  • 05-07-2011 7:11pm
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    Connavar
    Registered Users Posts: 849 ✭✭✭


    Hey lads,

    When I was putting my pc together I had a bit of a mishap with my old hard drive that fried the chip on it and it is no longer visible on the computer.

    Just wondering if ye know any good spots to get a replacement chip for it or is it worth it?

    Its a western digital caviar blue 250gb if that makes any difference.

    Thanks,
    Niall


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    johnmcdnl
    Registered Users Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭johnmcdnl


    that hard drive would only cost you around 30-40 euro for a new one... unless there's stuff you really want to save on it just get a new one...

    that'd be my 2c anyways


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    Connavar
    Registered Users Posts: 849 ✭✭✭Connavar


    That's kind of what I was thinking alright. Just hoping there would be a cheap way of repairing it rather than throwing it out


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    Monotype
    Registered Users Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    If you have one of the exact same model, you might be able to switch the circuit boards and rescue your data. Otherwise, you'll have to pay the professionals which would be a few hundred euro minimum.


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    Connavar
    Registered Users Posts: 849 ✭✭✭Connavar


    Sadly I don't and there are none on adverts.
    I checked out the prices for the chip on ebay and they were the same price as a new hard drive!!

    I think I will just have to face the facts and let it be

    Thanks for the suggestions anyway lads


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