DIGIT-ARC read-only archive · snapshot: July 23, 2026

DIGIT-ARC / Hardware / Hardware Q&A

HDD got burned

11 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/hdd-got-burned.147007/

bobby23
bobby23 Original post #1
Sep 30, 2011 at 7:28 AM
I have the following system:
Intel E6700 2.66 Ghz CPU
Asus Commando Motherboard
2x2 GB DDR2 Ram
250 GB HDD Sata 2 (Windows 7 is installed in this HDD)
500 GB HDD Sata 2 (where I keep all the files)
400W Zebronics PSU
Asus 8400GS graphics card
Samsung Sata DVD writer
ViewSonic 19” VG1930wm monitor
Zebronics Peace cabinet
Standard Mouse, Keyboard and 2.1 creative speakers
APC RS 1000 UPS
Also I have PS3 connected to the UPS along with system and printer HP 1050 J410

My second HDD 500 GB sata 2 got burned at the sata PCB. The sata connector connecting the HDD also got burned. Is there a way to recover the data? I keep all the files in this HDD. I have back up for most files, some files I don’t have back up. I also want to know why it got burned?
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #2
Sep 30, 2011 at 7:33 AM
a few helping links that Google gave
*answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081106182203AAOJluf
Hard disk burnt and files needed ? - Yahoo! Answers
mithun_mrg
mithun_mrg #3
Sep 30, 2011 at 7:59 AM
due to that crappy psu thats why a quality psu is recommended even if u r not gaming u can get a fsp @2K
bobby23
bobby23 #4
Sep 30, 2011 at 8:39 AM
@mithun_mrg
But I have been using that psu for more than 1 year. It didn't cause any problems till now.
coderunknown
coderunknown #5
Sep 30, 2011 at 9:22 AM
^^ thats the difference a quality PSU makes.
bobby23
bobby23 #6
Sep 30, 2011 at 9:33 AM
Corsair Builder Series CX430 V2 430W Power Supply (CMPSU-430CXV2)
Corsair Builder Series 430W Power Supply (CMPSU-430CX)
Which of these 2 models is good for my system? The price is the same 2295 Rs.
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #7
Sep 30, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Its best to get Fsp Saga II 500w @Rs.2000. Best PSU at that budget.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #8
Sep 30, 2011 at 11:30 AM
bobby23 said:
My second HDD 500 GB sata 2 got burned at the sata PCB. The sata connector connecting the HDD also got burned. Is there a way to recover the data?
Click to expand...

If the HDD is burned...then u have to contact the 3rd party data recovery centers...they will recover the data & charges the money accordingly...

also use a PSU from a reputed brand
mithun_mrg
mithun_mrg #9
Sep 30, 2011 at 11:52 AM
both the brands r equally good but go with techfreak suggestion if u want to add a midrange GPU in future
bobby23
bobby23 #10
Sep 30, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Thanks to all. Can anyone tell why the HDD got burned?
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #11
Sep 30, 2011 at 12:57 PM
Many reasons. Might be overheating or due to erratic power supply or you might shut down the pc directly. Even other causes.