10 things you should NOT DO to a failing or failed hard drive! (If you want any chance of recovering the data) www.datarecovery.co.za • • • • • • • • • • Do not make any rash decisions. Do not leave the drive powered-on. Do not to open the drive. Do not replace the PCB (printed circuit board). Do not run ANY hard disk utility. Do not try to write any data to the drive. Do not format the drive. Do not run a system restore disk. Do not bump, drop or knock the drive. Do not put the drive a fridge. Think Before You Act! www.datarecovery.co.za Brought To You By: www.datarecovery.co.za