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Case Overview :
A DVR near Arera Colony and MP Nagar, Bhopal, began showing recording errors and then stopped capturing new footage. Prior days would not play smoothly for operators around Kolar Road and TT Nagar. The client requested a simple export with continuous, usable clips organized by camera and date. DataCare Labs followed a video‑aware plan with short, plain updates, delivering a clear, easy‑to‑review layout that required no special tools at handover.
- Brand: Seagate SkyHawk
- Capacity: 4TB
- Data Size: 3TB
- Success Rate: 100%
Problem Description
The DVR displayed “HDD error,” and an external check showed a RAW state with a faint repeating click. Formatting within the DVR would have overwritten indexing and broken continuity. The team paused changes and asked for sequential, evidence‑safe imaging with timestamp validation and straightforward naming. They wanted fast navigation for reviewers and simple export for stakeholders.
Understanding the Challenge
CCTV drives see constant writes and heat, which can wear heads and disrupt ordered addressing. The safe method is to stabilize mechanics, restore ordered reads, and image sequentially so stream order remains intact. Rebuilding camera/date folders and validating timestamps ensures smooth playback and speeds up audit work for non‑technical reviewers.
Data Recovery
DataCare Labs stabilized the disk, corrected addressing, and imaged stable bands first in short, gentle passes with cool‑down intervals. DVR‑aware carving rebuilt footage into camera/date folders under a simple naming scheme. Timestamps were sampled across incident windows to confirm continuity and flag any gaps. The final export was structured for quick browsing and sharing.
Outcome of Data Retrieval
A total of 3TB of footage was recovered with verified timestamps and clean camera/date organization. Operators could open, skim, and export clips without conversion steps. A short note covered retention, rotation, and safe storage temperature. Review teams reported smooth playback and quick, low‑friction handoff.
Conclusion:
A careful, video‑aware process protects timelines and saves time. With gentle imaging and timestamp checks, DataCare Labs delivered clips that worked right away, keeping follow‑ups efficient and clear for everyone involved.
Call To Action
If a CCTV HDD in Bhopal shows errors or prompts to format, stop actions and contact DataCare Labs. No Data No Charge keeps recovery focused on usable results.
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