Amiga Data Recovery
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Does anyone know of any companies that perform data recovery for Amiga hard
disks? I have a Quantum 80MB Prodrive that was damaged by lightening. I
have called several companies advertising in Computer Shopper magazine but
they are all set up for PC compatible drives. I have called GVP, the
manufacturer of the hard disk controller and they were not much help. I
know I should have had a current backup on floppy disks, but the last time
I back up the drive was nearly a year ago.
So if anyone knows of a company that can help me, I would really appreciate
it. Thanks.
Tim,
Had to write to admonish you for not backing up regularly :-). Shortly
after my HD was a victim pf lightening, I decided to backup the replacement
drive on a somewhat regular basis.
The real reason for this response was to say that when my SCSI drive got
hit, it blew the on board controller and didn't actually damage the disk
surface. Luckily I had another old damaged HD and was able to salvage
workable parts from each to make a complete HD.
I hope that this is of use.
Garry
I'm compulsive about backups. I hate losing data that way. One little slip
or inattentive moment, and megabytes can be lost. And that's only the
things under your own control – add theft, fire, rain, broken toilet bowls,
who knows what. If for no other reason, a backup is a convenient way to
return to a previous version of some code. I backup my current project
(that is, that subdirectory's code and data) every hour at least, if not
more frequently than that. I rotate a complete set between office and
home, and when I travel, Ileave one in a safe place. It's cheap insurance.
>> I'm compulsive about backups.
Just like to add that I never heard anyone say they regret doing a backup.
They are a pain until the disk fails, then they are worth their weight in
gold.
– Bill Roberts Ellettsville, In via Whap!
Have you tried the software recovery schemes available? Quarterback Tools
is one that will scan and attempt to recover data. Other comm'l,
Shareware, and PD versions are available. Maybe they could get some
portion, if the disk is at least readable.
–jp–seattle–