Hey folks, my WD hard drive just died on me after what seems like some serious wear and tear, and now it won't mount. I took it to a data recovery place that comes highly recommended, but their prices are way out of my budget. I found a cheaper option, but they mentioned I'd need to replace the head on the drive. I'm just trying to figure out how much that repair might set me back. Has anyone dealt with this before or have a ballpark figure?
2 Answers
Honestly, replacing the head on a hard drive isn't usually worth it unless you absolutely need the data recovered. It's typically a pretty costly repair, and it might just make more sense to buy a new drive instead and restore from backups if possible.
Yeah, I agree with the other response. If you don’t necessarily need that data, it’s usually cheaper to just get a new drive. But if you really need those files, then you might want to look into what a head replacement costs at different shops to see if it’s even feasible.
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