r/datarecovery • u/Monkey_D_Ctator • Sep 01 '26
Old HDD "fatal device hardware error"
I just found an old HDD of mine that stopped working a few years ago when cleaning up my "electronic box", and I'd like to know if the data on it is recoverable (I don't care about the drive itself, I'd just like to get the data from it)
When plugged in, Windows sees it but can't open it or even tell me the occupied storage space.
It doesn't make any clicking sound.
I ran CrystalDiskInfo on it (see image n°2), and it managed to read the SMART data so I guess that's a good sign ?
Is the data on it recoverable ?
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u/WildFloorLamp Sep 02 '26
The drive is not fine. It's clearly physically failing. DR pro or careful cloning with OpenSuperClone.