Hey there,
I accidentally plugged my laptop charger Into my WD Ext. Hard Drive.
I’d like to recover the data without spending hundreds or thousands on it.
I tried a new enclosure but it didn’t take.
So I’m guessing there’s an issue with the PCB.
Get I just buy a new one and replace it?
I’ve seen several topics saying you just can’t do that though.
I’m no electronics expert.
I just want to get my hard drive going so I can back up the data on that thing.
I noticed tutorials online about removing parts on the circuit board and soldering some items temporarily.
Does anything have clear instructions on how to do this?
Again. I have important docs that need to get backed up. I don’t have the money or means to pay a recovery service.
I’m willing to learn and try anything to recover those files.
Does anyone have any advice or resources they can offer?
