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You can still access all your data on the "broken" HDD via bootable USB. I recommend using Fedora 20 Live USB (with persistent storage). You can use your friend's PC to set it up. All you need is a functional USB stick (that does not contain any data you need) with at least 1 GB storage + space for your files.

1. Download the latest Fedora 20 ISO file here.
   
2. Download Live USB Creator here.
   
3. Follow these instructions. One tip: If Live USB Creator cannot find the Fedora .iso file, just change the extension of that file from .iso to .raw
   
4. Don't forget to set up enough persistent storage (for your files). Wait for the operation to complete. Plug the USB stick into your PC and restart it. If needed, go to BIOS and change the boot order (set USB as first in the list).
   
5. Fedora is fully graphical and user-friendly, just play around and soon you'll find the "explorer". Go to your hard drive (yes, you can access it) and copy all the files you need to the USB. You can even use some external HDD or another USB, Fedora should recognize it.