Western Digital Green SATA Hard Drive Data Recovery – Buzzing Noise & Not Recognised

A client contacted Birmingham Data Recovery after their Western Digital Green SATA hard drive became unresponsive. The key issues reported included:

  • The hard drive was making a buzzing noise, indicating potential spindle motor failure or internal mechanical damage.
  • The client purchased an external caddy to test the drive, but it was still not recognized by the system.
  • A local computer shop attempted basic troubleshooting but could not retrieve the data, referring the client to our specialist data recovery team.
  • The hard drive contained important personal and business files, requiring urgent data recovery.

Since buzzing noises often indicate severe internal mechanical issues, a recovery approach was required.

Our Expertise in Western Digital Green SATA Hard Drive Recovery

With 25 years of experience, Birmingham Data Recovery specialises in:
✔ Recovering data from hard drives with buzzing, clicking, or non-responsive issues
✔ Repairing damaged read/write heads and spindle motors
✔ Forensic imaging and data extraction for failing SATA hard drives

Diagnosis & Recovery Process

Upon receiving the WD Green SATA hard drive, our engineers conducted a detailed forensic assessment. The key findings included:

  • Buzzing noise indicated spindle motor seizure, preventing the platters from spinning.
  • The drive was not recognised in BIOS or any external caddy, confirming a mechanical failure.
  • No visible PCB damage, meaning the issue was internal and required a cleanroom repair.

To successfully recover the client’s data, we implemented a multi-step hard drive recovery strategy:

Step 1: Inspection & Hard Drive Component Repair

  • Opened the WD Green hard drive.
  • Identified and repaired a stuck spindle motor, allowing the platters to spin freely.
  • Replaced faulty read/write heads with donor parts from a matching hard drive model.

Step 2: Drive Cloning & Data Preservation

  • Created a sector-by-sector forensic clone of the repaired hard drive to prevent further degradation.
  • Used advanced bad sector management tools to extract as much data as possible.

Step 3: File System Reconstruction & Data Extraction

  • Repaired corrupt NTFS partitions to restore lost directory structures.
  • Extracted documents, images, multimedia files, and business-related data.

Step 4: Data Integrity Check & Secure Transfer

  • Conducted file integrity checks to confirm all recovered data was intact.
  • Successfully transferred the recovered data to a new external storage device.

The Result

We successfully recovered 99.3% of the client’s lost files, including:
✅ Personal documents, photos, and multimedia files
✅ Business files, spreadsheets, and archived projects
✅ Emails, backups, and important application data

The client was able to restore all their critical files, avoiding permanent data loss.

Why Choose Birmingham Data Recovery for Western Digital Green SATA Recovery?

✅ 25 Years of Expertise – Specialists in hard drive mechanical failures and data restoration.
✅ Forensic Data Extraction – Recovering data from damaged platters and read/write heads.
✅ Fast & Secure Process – Ensuring minimal downtime and 100% data confidentiality.

If your Western Digital Green SATA hard drive is making a buzzing noise and is not being recognized, contact Birmingham Data Recovery today for professional assistance!

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