Western Digital WD20SDRW-11VUUS0 Data Recovery

Western Digital WD20SDRW-11VUUS0 data recovery service. This model is a portable external hard drive with a 2TB capacity, providing ample space for storing documents, multimedia, and essential business data. Despite its reliability, factors such as accidental deletion, drive corruption, or physical damage can lead to potential data loss.

Common Causes of Data Loss:

1. Accidental Deletion: Human errors, such as accidentally deleting files or formatting the drive, are common causes of data loss. It's crucial to exercise caution and implement preventive measures to minimize such risks.

2. Drive Corruption: External drives like the WD20SDRW-11VUUS0 may experience file system corruption due to sudden power outages or improper ejection. This can result in data inaccessibility or loss.

3. Physical Damage: Physical damage, such as drops or exposure to extreme temperatures, can jeopardize the integrity of the hard drive, making data recovery a challenging task.

Data Recovery Process:

1. Assessment: Before initiating any data recovery attempts, a thorough assessment of the situation is essential. Identify the root cause of the data loss and determine whether it's a software or hardware issue.

2. Professional Data Recovery Services: For more complex cases, such as physical damage to the WD20SDRW-11VUUS0, professional data recovery services may be necessary.

Preventive Measures:

1. Regular Backups: Implementing a regular backup strategy is the most effective way to safeguard against data loss. Cloud-based solutions or secondary storage devices can be used for this purpose.

2. Safe Handling: Handle external hard drives with care to prevent physical damage. Avoid dropping the device, exposing it to extreme temperatures, or subjecting it to other potential hazards.

Data Recovery Case Log

Model : WDC WD20SDRW-11VUUS0
Serial : WD-WX22A433P3YA
Firmware : 01.01A01
Capacity : 2 TB (3 906 963 632)

Family:................................. : Charger 2.5"
Techno mode key......................... : Ok
 
HDD Status sector....................... : Ok
 
RAM:
System controller (SoC)................. : 88i1053A0 0x(5460)
HDD Info reading........................ : Ok
Heads number............................ : 4
Cyl Count............................... : 384
 
ROM:
Read ROM................................ : HDDs ROM reading error VSC Command error: SED DRIVE LOCKED
 
Relocations............................. : 0 (0)
Read ROM DCM............................ : Ok
 
Power up log reading.................... : RAM Table reading error VSC Command error: SED DRIVE LOCKED
 
Service area:
SA dir reading (ID)..................... : Ok
Dir items loaded........................ : 0
HDD has been prepared for data recovery
 
SA Access............................... : Copy 0,Copy 1
 
Configuration reading................... : Module ID 02 reading error VSC Command error: SED DRIVE LOCKED
 
DCM in module 47........................ : Module ID 47 reading error VSC Command error: SED DRIVE LOCKED
DCM in module 0A........................ : Module ID 0A reading error VSC Command error: SED DRIVE LOCKED
DCM in module 02........................ : 
 

WDBYVG0020BBL WD20SDRW-11VUUS0 0mb Problem Data Recovery

15Apr24: This hard drive spins up fine and sounds ok. Maybe a few slight clicks but it detects as 0mb instead of 2TB.

2TB Western Digital WD20SDRW does not detect via USB Data Recovery Case Log

17Jun24: Drive does not detect over USB. Unlocked ROM and soldered SATA adapter. SA and DA access, no firmware repair required. Imaging data at full speed.

Squeaky sounds from WD20SDRW-11VUUS0 My Passport WDBYVG0020BBK Data Recovery

22Jul24: This hard drive does ID but it makes a weird clicking sound. Like a sqeaky scratch noise coming from the actuator heads as it moves back and forth. Surprisingly we can still get this drive to read data even though it clicks. Sometimes it will reset and continue other times it will make the weird sound when its stopped. We did not need to remove the SED for data recovery. Watch our Youtube shorts video to see and hear the sounds for yourself.

Not detecting and Freezing WD My Passport WD20SDRW-11VUUS0 Data Recovery

22Aug24 Hard drive is not detecting, freezing up the system. PCB# 800067-001 REV P1. This is a charger drive and comes under the model of My Passport WDBYVG0020BBL-0B. Zero Alpha was able to recover all the data back from this problem.

2.5". SED locked WD20SDRW-11VUUS0 From WD My Passport

23Sept2024 - A customer recently brought in a WD My Passport USB hard drive, specifically the 2.5" model, expressing concern over its accessibility. The drive was SED (Self-Encrypting Drive) locked, which posed a challenge for data recovery. During our initial assessment, we discovered that the drive could be scanned using using our advanced software, but the process was exceedingly slow, indicating potential underlying issues. Notably, there were numerous current pending sectors, suggesting that the drive was struggling to read certain areas of the disk, which could lead to further data integrity problems.

At Zero Alpha Data Recovery, our team of professional engineers tackled the challenges presented by the customer's WD My Passport USB hard drive. After assessing the drive's issues, including its SED lock and slow read times due to numerous current pending sectors, we determined that the original SATA adapter needed to be replaced. Our engineers meticulously soldered a new SATA adapter directly onto the drive's circuit board. This precise and careful work not only restored the drive's functionality but also significantly improved its reading speed and reliability. As a result, we were able to recover the family memories stored on the drive more efficiently, giving the customer peace of mind and successfully retrieving their valuable data. This hands-on approach exemplifies our commitment to utilising advanced techniques to provide effective data recovery solutions.