If the data is truly important, you can send it to a company that will open
up the hard drive and copy the data for 500 to 2,000 dollars.

I just heard a radio story about this company concerning all the computers
that are under water right now. The one thing they said not to do was to
try to fix it themselves. It only makes it harder to get the data.

I think even if you can jury rig something I wouldn't trust the drive so you
are going to have to get a new drive. The cost of data is generally much
higher than the cost of a drive.



"GHZpc" wrote in message
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I accidently broke Pin #1 on my Maxtor hard drive. Unfortunately, I had
very important data that was not backed up. Yes, I have already learned my
lesson.

The pin broke off so deep that there is almost no metal visible to make
contact with. I tried a safety pin and attempted to use my average
soldering skills to solder a new pin in place. I have still had no luck
up to this pont.

I think my best bet (besides buying a new hard drive), would be to remove
the daughterboard on the outside of the hard drive and then have more
access to where pin #1 is located. Does this sound like a safe thing to
do? I would have to be aware of any small thin cables sticking out of the
hard drive so that they do not get broke too.

If you have any other suggestions, they would be greatly greatly greatly
appreciated. And please, please tell me that there is still hope. After
all, it's only one pin. I refuse to believe that an entire hard drive can
be useless just because one pin broke.


Thanks for your replies.


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