Hard Drive Data Recovery
We recover data from mechanically failed, logically corrupted, and physically damaged hard drives. Clicking, grinding, not detected, head crash, motor failure — we handle every failure mode with professional clean-room techniques.
Stop using the drive immediately. Every spin of a failing drive risks permanent platter damage. Power it off and bring it in.
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Evaluation
90%+
Success Rate
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After diagnosis
Hard Drive Failures We Recover
Every failure mode requires a different approach. We diagnose first, then choose the right method.
Clicking / Grinding Sounds
A clicking or grinding hard drive has failed read/write heads. Every spin risks permanent platter damage. Power it off immediately and bring it in for clean-room recovery.
Drive Not Detected (BIOS)
If your BIOS doesn't see the drive, the issue could be a failed PCB, bad head stack, or seized spindle motor. We diagnose and recover data even when the drive won't spin up.
Head Crash
A head crash occurs when the read/write head physically contacts the magnetic platter. We replace head stacks in our clean-room environment and image the drive before any further contact.
Motor / Spindle Failure
Seized or slow-spinning motors prevent data access. We transplant platters to donor drives with matching firmware to recover your data.
PCB (Circuit Board) Failure
A burned or shorted PCB can kill an otherwise healthy drive. We repair or replace the PCB with a matched donor — including ROM transfer for modern drives — to restore access.
Corrupted Partition / MBR
Logical failures including deleted partitions, corrupted MBR/GPT, and formatted drives are recovered using professional imaging software without opening the drive.
Bad Sectors
Reallocated or pending bad sectors cause read errors and slowdowns. We image the drive sector-by-sector using hardware imagers that handle unstable media.
Firmware Corruption
Seagate, WD, and Toshiba drives store critical operational data in hidden firmware zones. Firmware corruption is repaired using service-level tools to restore drive functionality.
Brands We Recover
Our Process
Initial Evaluation
Bring in or ship your drive. We assess the failure mode at no charge.
Written Quote
You get a firm price and timeline before we start. No surprises.
Recovery
Clean-room or software recovery depending on failure type. We work from an image to protect your original.
Delivery
Files delivered on a new encrypted drive. No data = no charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a clicking hard drive be recovered?
Yes — in most cases. Clicking indicates a head stack failure. Recovery requires a clean-room environment to replace the heads without contaminating the platters. Stop using the drive immediately; every spin risks more damage. Our clean-room success rate for clicking drives exceeds 80%.
How much does hard drive recovery cost?
Pricing depends on the drive, failure type, and damage severity. We discuss evaluation terms and provide an estimate before proceeding. No Data, No Fee applies to eligible recovery services.
What is a clean room and why does my drive need one?
A clean room is a controlled environment with filtered air to prevent dust particles from landing on the drive's magnetic platters during head replacement. One dust particle can destroy data permanently. We maintain an ISO Class 5 equivalent clean-room environment for all physical hard drive recoveries.
How long does hard drive recovery take?
Logical recoveries typically complete in 1–3 business days. Physical recoveries requiring head replacement or PCB repair take 3–7 business days. Rush service is available — call us to discuss your timeline.
My drive was not detected after a power surge — is it recoverable?
Power surges commonly damage the PCB (circuit board) while leaving the platters and heads intact. A PCB replacement or repair — including ROM chip transfer — usually restores access. This is one of the more straightforward physical recoveries with a high success rate.