Help!

[Bruce Dennis]

I had a nightmare problem like this once when travelling, and I can only say 'keep trying'. I was told by the first three techguys I approached that (A) it was hopeless and (B) it was my fault for not using the 'SAFE TO REMOVE HARDWARE' tool.
Both statements were wrong because (A) techguy number four (Help Desk at PC World) recovered some of the data and (B) I always use the SAFE TO REMOVE... icon.
Maybe this is after the horse has bolted, but the SAFE TO REMOVE HARDWARE tool is a must.

Good luck!

Bruce