Is there any hope left (recovery) .... 'crashed desktop elements'

[genedonraadt]

 

Test Option:	QUICK TEST
Model Number:	WD Ext HDD 1021
Unit Serial Number:	[Deleted]
Firmware Number:	2021
Capacity:	2000.40 GB
SMART Status:	PASS
Test Result:	FAIL
Test Error Code:	06-Quick Test on drive 3 did not complete! Status code = 06 (Failed servo and/or seek test element), Failure Checkpoint = 97 (Unknown Test) SMART self-test did not complete on drive 3!
Test Time:	18:39:26, June 30, 2013

Test Option:	EXTENDED TEST
Model Number:	WD Ext HDD 1021
Unit Serial Number:	[Deleted]
Firmware Number:	2021
Capacity:	2000.40 GB
SMART Status:	PASS
Test Result:	FAIL
Test Error Code:	08-Too many bad sectors detected.
Test Time:	18:39:42, June 30, 2013

[John012]

Is best to get an experts opinion.

You might want to contact a data recovery company and  in order to make sure if the data on the drive can be restored.

You can also try a data recovery program.

[Joe_S]

If you are considering professional recovery it’s best to do nothing. You can try recovery software like Recuva   http://www.piriform.com/recuva it’s free. There are several paid programs that let you try recovering a small amount before buying. You can also try running CheckDisk and see if it will fix the errors.

Joe