Seeking Assistance with a Seagate HDD Recovery: Clicks and No Recognition
Hello, fellow tech enthusiasts!
I find myself in a bit of a predicament with my Seagate external hard drive, which has abruptly ceased functioning. I’m reaching out in hopes of tapping into your collective wisdom for potential solutions or recommendations.
The Situation:
- Upon connection, the hard drive lights up, indicating some power is reaching it.
- However, it emits intermittent clicking and faint beeping sounds, which are quite concerning.
- Despite multiple attempts, the drive remains undetected on several computers. It does not appear in either Disk Management or BIOS.
After contacting Seagate, I was advised to consider their recovery service, but the quoted price of $800 is beyond what I can reasonably afford. The files I’m trying to recover include personal photographs and important documents, making this situation all the more urgent.
Request for Guidance:
Is there anyone within the Mississauga/Toronto area (or nearby) who has faced a similar challenge and can offer insights? If you know of a more affordable local recovery service, I would greatly appreciate your recommendations.
Additionally, I’ve heard that replacing the controller board (PCB) might resolve electrical issues. Is this a viable solution worth considering?
Thank you in advance for any advice, tips, or resources you can provide. Your assistance is greatly appreciated! 🙏
Looking forward to your responses!
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