Some HD mfgrs have software available to try getting data of a failed HD.
One co had freeware limited to five or ten files, and would sell the full
version if the freeware was successful. If not, you could send it away
for a bunch of bucks to see if they could do ti. Try your HD mfgr home
page. Someone else may know about some commercial software of freeware
which would do the trick, but if your HD mfgr has a freeware to try out,
at least you'll know if its doable at home.

jack payton

On Sat, 28 Apr 2001 12:18:23 -0400 Marilyn Wilson
<[log in to unmask]> writes:
> A clicking noise started coming from my computer.  I shutdown, took
> the cover off and realized the noise was coming from my 2nd
> harddrive, my D drive a Maxtor DiamondMax 30 gig.  When I booted up
> next the clicking lasted several seconds and then stopped but my D
> drive is no longer recognized.  Does this mean my D drive is toast?
> It is still under warranty, only 2 months old so I can send it back
> but I'm more interested in knowing if there is anything I can try to
> get some of the files off it short of spending a lot of money.  Any
> suggestions most welcome.
>
> Marilyn

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