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Extracting data from a broken hard disk

Using advanced tools to read files from a faulty disk

Oct. 15, 2020 -

This week I received a message from someone with a iMac that crashed. It contained more than 50.000 photos, covering two decades of personal history. As there was no backup, it was up to me to attempt to safe as much as I could. Could I possibly recover the personal photos?

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Running macOS “First Aid” from Disk Utility
Running macOS “First Aid” from Disk Utility
The hard disk inside the iMac - containing the personal photos
The hard disk inside the iMac - containing the personal photos
Crashed iMac on my desk - ready to be opened
Crashed iMac on my desk - ready to be opened
Some iMacs require a special cutting blade to cut through the adhesive tape holding the glass on to the Aluminium frame
Some iMacs require a special cutting blade to cut through the adhesive tape holding the glass on to the Aluminium frame
Ultimately I was able to rescue all other photos!
Ultimately I was able to rescue all other photos!
Be careful when lifting the display as it has multiple cables attached to the main logic board
Be careful when lifting the display as it has multiple cables attached to the main logic board

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