How to fix WD Element 1TB bad disk?

Shunui

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My external hdd doesn't show in Computer and unallodated in Disk Management. I tried Data LifeGuard Diagnostic, MiniTool Partition and EaseUS Data Recovey Wizard and It doesn't fix it. When I tried connecting the HDD itself to the pc, it just stuck on Windows Logo every boot
 

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The main reason to a portable HDD failure is axis direction change and impact. The sensor arm touches the disk.
There is no way to fix a damage disk.
You can send it to professionals to recover some data. It will cost a fortune.
 

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Did you try partition recovery software as the partition has gone specific software may find it problem with Ed some encrypt data so you can't use it out of enclosure
 

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I already tried Partition Recovery Wizard in MiniTool Partition and It doesn't fix it.
 

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Hi Shunui!

I'm sorry to hear about the problems you're having with the external, I know how unpleasant this could be...

At this point, since you've already tried to extract the data with few data recovery programs, I'd suggest to consult with a data recovery company and hopefully the professionals there will be able to get everything from the drive. Here is a link with few WD data recovery partners that you can check if you want:
Support Answers

Hope this helps and best of luck!
 

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