- – Do not use any utility software if your hard disk is making noise, such as scraping, tapping, clicking, or humming sound, or if the drive is unstable with read errors.
- – If your device suffers from physical damage or makes unusual sounds, do not turn it on.
- – Shut down your computer to avoid further damage to your drive and its data.
- – Trying to recover the data by yourself, using over-the-counter tools, is a risk, as you may cause further damage to your drive and permanent data loss.
- – Set up another computer or server to replace the damaged unit and restore available backups onto the new unit to begin productive work.
What should you do if disaster strikes
