Thanks Pesto126 for the links-

I am hoping not to need them in the future. In this instance, I don't think [i] could have used the software because the drive would not even turn on. It even shorted out my consultants computer when trying to trouble shoot it. There was some mention of the platter
I will have to look at my notes. I still have not made a decision on what I am going to do. I can always replace my kits but it is the pictures of my family (Mom,Dad,Brother-all deceased) that were on the drive, I wanted to archive those for my son.


I appreciate everyone who has taken the time to respond.