Sounds like a new song, but the truth is more painful. My hdd has died. Hopefully recoverable, but until then, four years of my important documents and memories are just... gone. Poof. Starting from scratch with a different drive is going to be the most painful. Hopefully you hear some music out of me, I know I want that back as soon as possible.
NullBoss
Hey Friend,
The same thing happened to my PC which was media storage for all of my art work for the last 10 years or so. Gone, just like that. I know your pain!
Try to see it in a positive light, fresh, clean slate, new start. Don't let it get you down, grit your deeth and jump head long into new stuff!