Dead Hard Drive question

[Falco]

I have a hard drive that's "dead" and its making a loudish clicking sound
when its turned on.
Its got about 3 years of photos that isn't backed up. (I know, I know)
Any guesses on whether this drive is capable of being repaired by a
magician.

The drive is a Maxtor Diamond Max Plus 9 60Gb ATA two years old.

 

[Rod Speed]

I have a hard drive that's "dead" and its making a loudish clicking sound when
its turned on.
Its got about 3 years of photos that isn't backed up. (I know, I know) Any
guesses on whether this drive is capable of being repaired by a magician.

Yes, you should be able to get the data recovered.

Better be sitting down when you get the price tho.

 

[Peter]

I have a hard drive that's "dead" and its making a loudish clicking sound

when its turned on.
Its got about 3 years of photos that isn't backed up. (I know, I know)
Any guesses on whether this drive is capable of being repaired by a
magician.

Magician as MAGnetic media recovery technICIAN?

Would you pay a 1000USD for recovery?

 

[Skinky]

Better be sitting down when you get the price tho.

And be wearing a rubber diaper!

 

[Falco]

ROD Anywhere that does it in OZ (Qld)

Yes, you should be able to get the data recovered.

Better be sitting down when you get the price tho.

 

[Rod Speed]

ROD Anywhere that does it in OZ (Qld)

Fraid I dont keep track of who does it locally.