Tips for Flood- or Fire-Damaged Drives
Even when a computer's hard drive is waterlogged in a flood or otherwise severely damaged, data recovery experts say they may be able to recover the data stored on it. Here's what to do before you talk to an expert:
_ Do not shake, disassemble or clean any hard drive or server that has been damaged. Improper handling can make recovery more difficult.
_ Never dry water-damaged devices by opening them or exposing them to heat, such as from a hair dryer.
_ Do not operate visibly damaged devices.
_ Do not use common software utility programs on broken or water-damaged devices.
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