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Post by mar on Feb 16, 2008 6:44:07 GMT -5
i do NOT believe this  have about 30-40 oasis dvds burned in cases with art rest of vob files stored on external 120gb hdd-which has crashed-my local pc store says its burnt out  HOW do i get my stuff off it? over 3 yrs worth anyone? please please please |
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Post by MEANSTREAK on Feb 16, 2008 12:16:46 GMT -5
hhmmmm, is the external case an actual media player with dvd/stereo connections etc or just a regular enclosure? If they said it was burnt out did they give any more info? I'm guessing that means it will no longer spin, but maybe just maybe the data is still viable on the actual disc. If you don't mind spending the money I woud try taking it to a different PC repair shop, in fact I might steer clear of the big names like currys and PC world etc in favor of a small independant shop and ask them for help, maybe they would be willing to try and not charge you if it can't be repaired. I also post around on a really good tech support forum (I know, I'm a total geek  ) I will ask people there for you. |
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Post by mar on Feb 18, 2008 3:19:31 GMT -5
hhmmmm, is the external case an actual media player with dvd/stereo connections etc or just a regular enclosure? If they said it was burnt out did they give any more info? I'm guessing that means it will no longer spin, but maybe just maybe the data is still viable on the actual disc. If you don't mind spending the money I woud try taking it to a different PC repair shop, in fact I might steer clear of the big names like currys and PC world etc in favor of a small independant shop and ask them for help, maybe they would be willing to try and not charge you if it can't be repaired. I also post around on a really good tech support forum (I know, I'm a total geek ) I will ask people there for you. your guess is about what they said actually i did take it to a small shop buy they were unable to do it theres another small one close by that ill try but if your tekkie mates can come up with anything id appreciate it ..............and the offer stands ANY of my oasis dvds inc silver pressings to anyone solves this for me |
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Post by envirochic on Feb 19, 2008 0:13:15 GMT -5
did you just burn out the circuit board in the external hard drive? if so you can just order a new circuit board and switch it out but it may cost the same as buying a new hard drive, but i know you want to get all the data restored so it maybe worth it.
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Post by MEANSTREAK on Feb 19, 2008 14:39:51 GMT -5
so far I got two replies -
1) Need more info as to what burned out means and need more details as to the crash. Otherwise its just guessing which can do more harm than good.
2) We definitely need more info indeed just like the last person said. Also Ive dealt with external hdds before and sometimes its not the hdd that is inside which isnt the problem, its the controller on the external enclosure.
So if you can you give me any more details I will pass them onto the guys on the forum. I work at a Uni and I could ask my IT guys to have a look at it if you want to post it to me? I promise I'm reliable as I could really go for some DVD's!
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Post by mar on Feb 20, 2008 13:59:30 GMT -5
did you just burn out the circuit board in the external hard drive? if so you can just order a new circuit board and switch it out but it may cost the same as buying a new hard drive, but i know you want to get all the data restored so it maybe worth it. chikkie its sort of like this............. it just failed took it to small local shop iv used b4 guy said power adapter blown-new one didnt work but he could see data still there put hdd in new caddy, tested it, said all ok i got it home and nada took it back-he took it apart and there are scorch marks i forget where so i think it was the drive burened out? will take up meanstreaks offer |
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