MAKE:Blog linked to a quick fix that ought to get a HDD with a broken pin running long enough to get the data off of it.  Read down into the comments section for additional tips and tricks, and some stories about playing with older HDDs.
“Here’s a low-tech way of fixing a broken pin on a hard drive using some tin foil and a sewing pin.”

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