I have a 500 GB WD removable drive. When I plug it into the computer it asks me if I want to reformat it and does not recognize any info on it. I have ran several data recovery programs to no avail. It appears to be in RAW format.
Smart test results:
Test Option: EXTENDED TEST
Model Number: WDC WD5000AAKS-65TMA0
Unit Serial Number: WD-Wxxxxxxxxxx
Firmware Number: 12.01C01
Capacity: 500.11 GB
SMART Status: FAIL
Test Result: FAIL
Test Error Code: 08-Too many bad sectors detected.
Test Time: 16:39:21, July 25, 2009
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Would it be possible to salvage this drive and the info on it, or is it toast?
