someone did suggest on this list seal it in a bag and put it in the freezer for a while. At least if it does not work it won't go off! -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of George Bell Sent: 10 January 2012 14:17 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Data Recovery from damaged hard drive Search Google for Data recovery There are company who claim do recovery, no fee. Probably best to start counting your losses. George. From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of jeff flint Sent: 10 January 2012 14:13 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Data Recovery from damaged hard drive I damage an external hard drive whilst it was actually transferring data, it fell on the floor. I am getting quotes' of hundreds of pounds from data recovery companies. I can't even bring the hard drive up up on the computer it is so dead. Any thoughts guys, can today get worse? Jeff