My Harddisk’s Time is Almost Up

Posted by narrowband - 14/07/07 at 04:07:08 pm

I can safely say that there’s probably a 50-50 chance of successful data recovery. From what I gather (Internet as well as friends), the harddisk is dying and I’ve to get the data out ASAP. Luckily, I’ve done one round of backing-up about a month ago – where a large portion of my jpeg files was burnt into DVD-Rs. So the ‘data loss’ this time around (touchwood) is not that critical, I guess. That said, there are still files and folders that I’d want to keep (which I’ve not backed up), so I hope I’ll still be able to recover them. Last night’s Windows Automatic Update was real, after all – It’s got nothing to do with the harddisk failure.

I’ve just removed the harddisk from my notebook, and I plan to use an IDE-USB interfacing cable to access the harddisk, using another computer. By the way, I am currently using Sis’ desktop. Last night’s entry was published using my phone – the phone that many people consider a close contender of the iPhone (although you shouldn’t really compare the two side-by-side).

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I decided that I won’t do that again (tapping on the numeric keypad, manually inserting symbols in tags such as <img src=”Picture URL”… />), because it’s not at all a fun thing to do! The photo taken was resized using the phone’s installed software. Anyway, let’s go back to my laptop. Right now, the harddisk is sitting on my laptop, (almost, maybe) lifelessly. Tonight, after hooking it up with another PC, I’ll try to salvage whatever I can. It’s strange because according to Bernard, Hitachi drives are considered to be reliable. I’ve not dropped my laptop or anything.

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He added that once there are strange noises heard from the harddisk, it’s unlikely that data can still be recovered from it. Anyway, I’m keeping my fingers crossed. I’ll be sending Mom & Co. to Bukit Jalil stadium for Emil Chou’s concert before proceeding to kautim my harddisk. I can also forget about checking out this year’s Bon Odori Festival – Sis and I planned to go and have a look-see actually. Now no mood lah. This whole misfortune started last night – and I couldn’t think of a better reason than it being Friday the 13th!

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  1. So… new lappie next? :)

    No, cannot compare yr phone with iPhone! Your’s got 5 megapixel camera!! iPhone only 2…

    Comment by angel — July 14, 2007 #

  2. Wahsei… cool phone!

    Wah… how old is your Dell?? I start to scared liao…

    Comment by day-dreamer — July 14, 2007 #

  3. welll.. at least your friday 13th not as bad as mine… http://undebug.org/me/friday-the-13th/
    sigh

    Comment by CincauHangus — July 14, 2007 #

  4. Having a harddisk die on you is like mourning the lost of a great friend hor.

    I kowtow you my friend, typing the previous post using your hp. :P

    Comment by Che-Cheh — July 14, 2007 #

  5. OMG, you have my dream phone! *jelus*

    Hope you can get the non-backed up data off the HDD. Having it fail on you just like that can be such a pain. I’d better go back up my stuff too…

    p.s. Just kidding about the *jelus* part. LOL.

    Comment by rinnah — July 15, 2007 #

  6. Since when you bought the monster N95? Never blog about it one? :D

    Comment by Jason — July 15, 2007 #

  7. Oh wow. I am pretty sure I do not have the patience to tap put a blog entry on a phone keypad!

    Comment by Angie — July 16, 2007 #

  8. Angel – No need kua. Haha. New hdd would do. Oh, on that comparison – not only the camera MP, lotsa other features cannot compare. The phones are like an orange and an apple. N95 thrives on features, Apple simply take current features but improve their interface. That said, it still doesn’t have one *current* feature – GPS. lol…

    Day-dreamer – My Dell… since 2004 ;) Go back up your important files today!!

    Cincau – Haha, sounds bad. I read it on my phone. Long indeed (back-to-back misfortune)… Keep scrolling in the mini screen nia…

    Che-cheh – Ya lor. I tried reviving the friend two nights ago – but then it just refuse to come back. I decided that I won’t try to revive it anymore…

    Eh on the N95, there’s actually a bluetooth keyboard being sold as optional accessory wan :p Didn’t buy of course.

    Rinnah – Haha, it’s not all that nice actually. The camera is sharp. Very. But the battery life will make you go crazy. I charge everyday!

    Jason – I’ve been using it close to three months already. No time to think of what to write. In fact, an entry about my phone is still being drafted (saved as draft…), but then I still don’t feel like giving it a green light. Now too late lor – nothing to shout about. Outdated model liao :p

    Angie – When you have something you *really* want to tell people, haha… that’s when you will have the patience to type that long! :)

    Comment by narrowband — July 16, 2007 #

  9. using ur phone? tat ur new phone? wat happened to being a SE gang?? u u u … betrayed us ! :)

    Comment by Jian — July 17, 2007 #

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