The Ideal Solutions to Computer Hard Drive Failure

Hard drive damage is an extremely common occurrence, so it baffles me when owners aren’t prepared for what to do in case their hard drive gets damaged or crashes. In fact, it’s not just hard drives, but any physical storage device is susceptible to technical errors and physical damage, which is why cloud backup (and backup in general) is mandatory when keeping valuable data. However, if your hard drive does get damaged, there’s still a good chance it can get repaired, and all of your data can be restored.

As briefly aforementioned, cloud backup is the ideal way to recover data in case your hard drive becomes inoperable. However, it’s also possible to perform computer hard drive repair using a few different methods. But my advice on the subject is not to try to perform any sort of computer hard drive repair on your own unless you’re well-versed in computer tech, but since you’re reading this article, chances are you aren’t. That being said, find a trustworthy IT company that offers such a service and let them do the job.

Some of the most common ways to repair a damaged hard disc include replacing the enclosure, which is basically the part that carries the disk. The enclosure features a USB cable and connectors that connect the hard drive to the enclosure. These connectors are quite delicate and can easily break, especially if you drop the hard drive or hit it accidentally. With that said, unbolt the enclosure and check the connectors. If they are the problem, it’s going to be easy to identify it as the breakage will be apparent.

Alternatively, you might have to change the circuit board. This would be the case if you notice some burns on it, and your next step would be to try a different circuit board and see whether it works. Again, you should only try this if you have the technical knowledge and feel confident and comfortable in taking the device apart. Without any knowledge and skills, you might worsen the problem, which is why it’s best to leave it in the hands of professionals.

Lastly, it might just be some malware that has infected your hard drive that the average antivirus program can’t repair or remove. This means that you’ll probably have to format it and erase everything on the hard disk, which is counter-intuitive, but at least you’ll save the hard drive itself. There is advanced software that can still recover the wiped data, but again, you’ll have to take it to someone who has such software and knows how to work with it.