Client Situation
A client from Hyderabad approached Greets Data Recovery after coming across our Instagram advertisement. He personally visited our data recovery lab with a WD 320GB desktop hard drive that was not getting detected on any computer and producing a continuous clicking sound.
The drive contained critical Tally accounting data and important office documents.
Before visiting us, the client had not submitted the drive to any other service provider, preferring a professional-level recovery with complete confidentiality and safety.
Diagnosis & Findings
Upon detailed cleanroom inspection, our certified data recovery engineers identified the following issues:
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Physically damaged read/write heads, responsible for the clicking noise
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Firmware corruption due to failed head initialization
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Multiple bad sectors within the service area
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Platters in good condition — no visible scratches or contamination
This assessment confirmed that the data could be recovered with precision head replacement and controlled firmware repair.
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Recovery Process at Greets Data Recovery
1. Head Replacement in ISO-Certified Cleanroom
The damaged read/write heads were replaced using a perfectly matched donor drive. Our engineers performed precise alignment and calibration, ensuring smooth platter access and stability during data retrieval.
2. Firmware Repair & Drive Stabilization
After successful head replacement, the firmware modules were repaired and reinitialized using advanced professional recovery tools. The drive was stabilized for safe data access.
3. Sector-by-Sector Imaging
A sector-by-sector clone of the drive was created using hardware-based imaging tools to ensure maximum accuracy and prevent further media degradation.
4. Data Extraction & Verification
From the cloned image, all Tally data and office documents were extracted, carefully verified, and organized to match the client’s original file structure.
5. Final Data Transfer
The recovered data was securely transferred to a new external hard drive provided by the client.
Final Results
The recovery process for the WD 320GB desktop hard drive was a complete success. Greets Data Recovery achieved a 100% recovery rate for all Tally and office documents, ensuring no loss of critical business data.
In total, approximately 98% of the drive’s total data was successfully extracted from the damaged media. The entire recovery procedure, including diagnostics, head replacement, firmware repair, and data verification, was completed within just 2 working days, demonstrating our team’s efficiency and technical precision.
The client expressed high satisfaction with the professional and transparent approach of our engineers. After discovering Greets Data Recovery through Instagram, he appreciated the prompt communication, clear updates, and the quick turnaround time that led to the complete restoration of his valuable data.
Why Clients Trust Greets Data Recovery Hyderabad
Greets Data Recovery is one of Hyderabad’s most trusted professional data recovery labs, specializing in HDD, SSD, NAS, RAID, and server data recovery. Our team works within an ISO-certified cleanroom environment, ensuring your data is handled safely and confidentially.
If your WD hard drive or any storage device has stopped detecting or is making unusual noises, do not power it on repeatedly.
Contact our experts immediately for a free diagnosis and consultation.
FAQs: WD Hard Drive Data Recovery
What causes clicking sounds in WD desktop hard drives?
Clicking noises are often due to physical damage to the read/write heads or firmware failure. It’s a sign of internal hardware malfunction requiring professional recovery.
Can a WD 320GB hard drive with physical damage be fully recovered?
Yes. If the platters are intact and not scratched, 100% recovery is possible through cleanroom head replacement and cloning.
How long does data recovery usually take?
Depending on the damage level, most HDD recoveries take 1–3 working days.
Is it safe to open a hard drive at home?
No. Opening a drive outside a dust-free cleanroom can permanently damage the platters and make data unrecoverable.
Do you offer a free evaluation for damaged drives?
Yes. Greets Data Recovery provides a free diagnosis and no recovery, no charge policy for all hard drives.
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