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How do I recover data from laptop hard drive that won't turn on?
Hi everyone, my laptop broke down recently. The power button didn't respond at all. It should be the motherboard or power supply that has a problem. However, the data in the hard drive is very import...
I'm happy to help you recover data from laptop hard drive. Since the issue lies with the motherboard or power supply, it's not possible to turn on the laptop and access the data directly. Here are some steps to help you recover data from laptop hard drive:
Method 1: Remove the Hard Drive and Connect it to a Working Laptop or a USB Dock
- Identify the drive interface: Since you mentioned that the drive interface is SATA, you will need a SATA to USB adapter or a SATA docking station.
- Disconnect the laptop battery: Remove the battery to prevent accidental power-on.
- Remove the drive: Carefully disconnect the drive from the motherboard and remove it from the laptop.
- Connect the drive to a working laptop or USB docking station: Connect the drive to a working laptop or USB docking station using a SATA to USB adapter or docking station.
- Access data: Once connected, access the drive through File Explorer or Disk Management on a working laptop or USB docking station.
Method 2: Use a Data Recovery Software to Recover data from Laptop Hard Drive
- Download and install a data recovery software: Tools like Recuvva can help recover data from laptop hard drive.
- Connect the hard drive to a working laptop or USB dock: Use the same method as above to connect the hard drive.
- Run the data recovery software: Launch the software and follow the on-screen instructions to scan the hard drive for recoverable data.