A DVR near Morabadi and Lalpur, Ranchi, began showing recording errors and then stopped adding new footage. Past days would not play smoothly for operators around Harmu and Kanke, which stalled routine checks. The client wanted a simple export of continuous, usable clips arranged by camera and date. DataCare Labs used a video‑aware plan with plain updates and delivered a clean layout that reviewers could open quickly without conversion.

• Brand: Seagate SkyHawk
• Capacity: 6TB
• Data Size: 4.5TB
• Success Rate: 100%

The DVR reported “HDD error,” and an external check showed RAW state with a faint repeating click. Formatting inside the DVR would have overwritten indexing and broken continuity. The team paused changes and asked for sequential, evidence‑safe imaging with timestamp validation. They preferred simple names and a clear folder tree for quick navigation and handover to stakeholders.

CCTV drives face constant writes and heat, wearing heads and disrupting addressing. The safe approach is to stabilize mechanics, restore ordered reads, and image sequentially so stream order is preserved. Rebuilding camera/date folders and checking timestamps ensures smooth playback and lifts the burden on non‑technical reviewers, especially during tight windows.

DataCare Labs stabilized the disk, corrected addressing, and imaged stable bands first using short, gentle passes with cool‑down intervals. DVR‑aware carving rebuilt streams into camera/date folders with an easy naming scheme. Timestamps were sampled across incident windows to confirm continuity and call out any brief gaps. The final export was organized for fast navigation and sharing.

A total of 4.5TB of footage was recovered with verified timestamps and clean camera/date organization. Operators could open, skim, and export clips without conversion steps. A brief note covered retention, rotation, and safe storage temperature. Review teams reported smooth playback and a straightforward handoff that did not require special tools.

Conclusion:
A careful, video‑aware process protects timelines and saves time. With gentle imaging, camera/date rebuilds, and timestamp checks, DataCare Labs delivered clips that worked immediately, making follow‑ups simpler and faster for everyone.