The other day I lightly dropped my Seagate while in use. Now it doesn't mount on my laptop. The reason I use the term lightly dropped is because the drop was about 12 inches from the floor. You can't even tell I dropped it by looking at it because there are no scratches or dents. It is now making a clicking noise every time I try to use it. I have almost 100GB of stuff on it and loosing the data is not an option. How do I fix it or at least get the data off of it on a tight budget?
Try downloading "R Studio", this program is sometimes capable of reading damaged hard drives and recovering data, very time consuming but if ur data was valuable as mine was it was worth the time
Unfortunately, this probably means the read/write heads were jarred and can no longer function properly. That's usually fixable, but it's a very expensive fix because the parts are inside the hard drive and the data surfaces are very delicate... Most people are better off simply replacing the hard drive unless the data is absolutely vital.
I dropped my seagate 1tb a light drop but not every few seconds it makes a noise like it is trying to start but won't..... I have about 600 gb on it and I am at wits end I only have about half backed on another drive
Try to remove internal drive from enclosure and connect directly to a computer.If it still makes any of these sounds then most likely it's too late and heads are bad now. If you need to recover files you will need to send the drive into data recovery lab and it won't be cheap. There's no way you can do it at home I'm afraid.
Wow seagate sucks! their warranty "doesn't cover accidents or 'abuse'" so i can't return my 750GB external hard drive which fell about one and a half feet onto carpet. it now makes a short bleep noise every couple of seconds for a short bit when i plug it in
I have a 750GB seagate external hard drive and mine fell about 2 feet onto carpet and now makes this awful noise, its really loud. im going to send it back to them see if they will do anything, it looks fine, the light comes on and there are no scratches or dents. i had only used about 30 gig on it as well :(
I also have the same problem and they said it's going to cost 300 euros + to fix it... And i can't afford that. Seagate external 200 GB fell off while in use on the floor.
I also have the same problem. Seagate external 100GB drive fell off end table while in use on a soft carpeted floor. There is no external damage. It powers up, clicks for a few times and does not mount to laptop or other computer.
I cant find power source connection to my seagate external hard drive . help please,,,, [email protected]
I have a 250gb Seagate had Seagate on carpet floor and knocked it over while in use makes a clicking sound and doesn't even register on my computer.
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You really need to take your drive to a service center. You cannot do the repair procedure on your own if you are not a qualified to do the work. I suggest this option so that there will be no more further complications will be generated with your drive.
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I have the exact problem. Seagate external 100GB drive fell off bed 1.5 feet while in use on a soft carpeted floor. Not even a scratch and its only been plugged in twice. It does not mount and there is no noise associated with it. Power works but its not recognized on my laptop. Seagate offered to recover data for $700 - $2700. Yikes!!!
Maybe if I lived in Silicon Valley but I don't. This feels like a stick up and I could not be more unhappy with a product. Seagate went to great lengths to make a drive appear rugged but it is as fragile as glass.
Need Help badly.
Slightly dropped on carpet, now won't load up on my PC. Seagate online analizer said " sector problem" What can I do to retrieve my date. Please help, I'm desperate, but broke!! BooKooGuru
1 tb hard drive FELL OVER not a drop ..it jus fell from standing onto its side now its ****...thanks Seagate
dropped my seagate 1 tlb hard drive yesterday, about 30cm off the ground onto wooden floor. Obviously isnt working now. Still powers up, but makes that dreaded clicking noises and doesnt show up on my pc anymore. Is there any hope or is the only thing i can do send it to those money hungry data recovery places?
Any help would be awesome... ive got over 750 gb of photographic work on there...
claire
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