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How to recover data from a hard drive (stuck heads: buzzing, clicking, etc)

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How to recover data from a hard drive (stuck heads: buzzing, clicking, etc)

13,853,388 views November 2, 2014 10:28

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In brief

Fix a hard drive with stuck heads causing buzzing or clicking noises by carefully removing it and cleaning the platters. This is for anyone dealing with a failing drive and wanting to avoid data loss before attempting recovery software.

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Does your hard drive make a buzzing noise when you turn it on? Or does it make clicking noises or not spin up? Well, in this video I will show you how to fix this fairly common problem which is caused by the drive's heads getting stuck on the platters. You'll definitely need this before starting: amzn.to/3rPHejx

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Needed before starting - amzn.to/3rPHejx

In some cases, data recovery software may have to be used. Here is a good one to check out: Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery - Professional bit.do/stellarphoenix

Want to be extra safe? You can build a clean air enclosure. Here's a video all about that:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPEa0Wc9iUc

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DIY Perks published this 10:28 video tutorial on November 2, 2014. It has been watched 13,853,388 times on YouTube.

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November 2, 2014
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