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Lightning damage can affect computer hardware, particularly power-sensitive components like hard drives and UPS units. In one case, a user successfully recovered data from hard drives in a lightning-zapped computer by removing them and connecting via USB, finding the drives intact. Another user experienced issues with Windows Startup Repair after power outages, compounded by a UPS that had lightning damage. These examples highlight that lightning damage may not always destroy storage devices, but can disrupt power protection and system stability, requiring careful recovery steps.
  1. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 8 Finally some good news!

    Hi Today I pulled the hard drives out of my lightning zapped computer. I'm happy to say that it was easier then I imagined. You don't even have to open the case. You remove a large wireless plugin fan from the front of the computer and the hard drives are right there. The retaining...
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  2. lotster

    Windows 7 Startup Repair Problems

    Hi all I'm very excited about Windows 7, it's the best MS OS ever in my opinion. However, I've been experiencing some problems with Windows Startup Repair. Where we live we suffer lots of power outages. I have a UPS, but I sent it in for repairs after it got some lightning damage. So now...
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support