IDE harddrive pin problem

[ManyCowsMoo]

So I think when I was moving this hdd between computers, I used too much force on the IDE connector and I messed up one of the pins. It only comes out 1mm or so while the others come out to the full length. There is some somewhat important data I'd like to retrieve from the harddrive, so how should I go about fixing it? I tried using pliers to pull it out to normal size, but that didn't work.

Oh, I looked up what that specific pin does, and apparently it's used for DMA request.

Any ideas?

Cliffs:
- One pin on the IDE connector of the HDD doesn't make contact with the cable
- Tried pulling it out to normal size with pliers
- What should I do?
- No profit

 

[ManyCowsMoo]

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[ManyCowsMoo]

Well, I tried removing the chip on the harddrive which the IDE connector is connected to and I pushed the pin back to its normal length. The problem now is the wire between the pin and the contact on the chip is broken. I think I could solder a new one on without much trouble, but does it need to be a certain type of wire? I'm thinking about just replacing it with one of the wires from an old USB cable; will it be sufficient or do I need a certain thickness or type of wire for the HDD to work correctly? If it matters, the other wires are a shiny silver color, about .5mm wide and extremely thin.

Cliffs:
- Removed chip with IDE connector
- Put pin back to normal length
- Wire between pin and contact on chip broken
- What kind of wire do I need to make the connection?

 

[Nenu]

Anything copper.
Bear in mind the repair needs to be strong enough to withstand the pressure exerted on the pin, otherwise it might rip off your new solder work and possibly something it is attached to.

I repaired a drive that had the same thing happen but I was able to solder directly onto the pad it came from.
You might be wise to set it in place with Araldite or some other strong and sturdy glue.