I'd try a repair install. I'd also seriously doubt the story of the videocard disable. The machine would automatically boot into VGA mode (if it was enabled in BIOS), if your story was true.
Try the manufacturer's website for drivetools.
Search for DFT - Drive Fitness Test - sometimes it can repair HDD's without destroyind all data.
If your enclosure is USB, try using a direct 2.5 to 3.5 IDE adapter instead.
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