If your external hard drive is no longer reading after it was dropped, there may still be a chance to recover your data. Here are some steps you can take to try and recover your hard drive or the information:
# Check the physical connections: Make sure the external hard drive is properly connected to your computer and check the USB port for any physical damage.
# Use data recovery software: You can use data recovery software such as Recuva, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard, or TestDisk to try to recover your lost data. These programs can scan your hard drive for lost files and recover them if possible.
# Take it to a professional data recovery service: If you are unable to recover your data using software, you can consider taking your hard drive to a professional data recovery service. These services have specialized equipment and expertise to recover data from damaged hard drives.
However, it's important to note that dropping a hard drive can cause physical damage to the disk platters or other components, which may make data recovery impossible. Therefore, it's important to take caution and avoid doing anything that could further damage the hard drive.
I recommend reading the following blogs for more information on recovering data from damaged hard drives:
[link|https://www.pitsdatarecovery.net/services/external-hard-drive-recovery/|What To Do When Your External Hard Drive Fails]
[link|https://www.pitsdatarecovery.net/services/hard-drive-recovery/dead-hdd/|How to Recover Data From a Dead Hard Drive]