it wont save any data,
2006-08-30 08:23:33 · 18 answers · asked by susie 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
a data recovery company could fix it but it would cost you too much, so yep bin it. but before you do make sure you smash it with a hammer so it can't even be slavaged by anyone else. shopping details bank statements may be on it, your private data.
2006-08-30 08:35:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check that the recycle bin is empty if not empty it run defrag then scan disk tick both boxs shut down reboot let scan disk run this should help you then need to back up the files fro your computer to a rewriable formatted cd/dvd disk which has been formatted you can then delete the hard drive ones this will give you more disk space as your drive as it is now is at 10% as set by windows
to defrag click on my computer right click on the drive properties bottom of menu tools the same for scandisk after defrag I would also consider a new higher capacity drive
2006-08-31 17:04:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally, if a hard drive fails, it needs to be replaced with a working one. Hard drives are encased and cannot be opened for repairs. Before you throw it out, try to reformat your hard drive. To do this, you need the the operating system software, which in most cases is Windows. If it reformats OK, then you can still use that hard drive. Be aware, however, that formatting the hard drive will erase all information on that disk. Good luck.
2006-08-30 08:30:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really sounds like your hard drive is knackered. However, one last thing you could try is to get hold of a Windows 95 or Windows 98 boot disk. These would contain the command scandisk.exe which is not available in Windows XP.
Boot from the floppy disk and type scandisk c: at the prompt when it becomes available. This attempts to recover damaged clusters on your hard drive.
Having said that, it still sounds like it's time to replace your present hard drive.
2006-08-30 13:22:54 · answer #4 · answered by micksmixxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not worth repairing it. It is eventually going to go. Mast hard disks last 5 years (Mine has lasted 7)
Back up all valuable data, then either try formatting it to see if that helps or replace it.
Also, make sure that the hard disk is disposed of properly, not just left at the local tip.
2006-08-30 09:18:18 · answer #5 · answered by mattribbins 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will probably need a set of special (security) bits for your screwdriver to enable you to undo the casing. There is nothing you can do to fix the HDD but the two crescent shaped magnets (which drive the head arms) are well worth removing. I remember, as a kid, picking up paper clips with a magnet - well, with these magnets you can pick up boxes of paper clips. They are something else !!. Now go out and buy a new HDD.
2006-09-03 00:46:53 · answer #6 · answered by cooperman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a new hard drive. By the way, if the hard drive or your computer is still under warranty, take it to an authorize dealer and have them fix it. If they can't fix the problem, they might give you new one. Good luck.
2006-08-30 08:28:33 · answer #7 · answered by Thor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but go to www.novatech.com for 80 gb hard drive it is around £30 and for a 120 gb its around £50 u sholud not need more than a 120 gb and there easy to put in and take out so i hope u get it fixed
2006-08-30 08:27:44 · answer #8 · answered by jerra1234 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it turned right into a USB flash stress, there must be the prospect that the thoughts must be recovered, yet this can contain shifting into contact with the producer of the device. In theory see you later because the chips are nonetheless intact there remains the prospect that the archives are there. yet it truly is likewise something that must be fairly intense priced to undertake. is this something that must be performed... certain, is it something that's financially conceivable for the conventional man or woman. i ought to ought to assert no in basic terms to provide you an theory of what i'm speaking about I had a troublesome stress bypass undesirable on me. the stress changed into despatched off to a third get mutually information fix lab. after the loose initial evaluation it changed into going to price me $1500 for the to target to recuperate the thoughts. and that changed into devoid of assure in the first position that the thoughts must be one hundred% recovered.
2016-11-23 14:47:28 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
once it's broken you can't get the PC to write to it
take it to a computer shop they may be able to get your old data back but don't get to hopeful
2006-09-03 00:46:00 · answer #10 · answered by bbh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋