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We almost lost out memories that were stored on a portable hard drive and Vidhin has run the diagnostics and confirmed to us that that the majority of data are recoverable. Very happy with his service.
External hard drive data recovery
$50
Great guy, super helpful. Thanks man.
I need data recovery services
$10
Vidhin was brilliant. Came and picked up device and investigated it quickly. While he was unable to retrieve my data, he was able to perform the diagnostics and tell me it was a common issue with the drive. Highly recommend for his skills and service
Data Recovery off USB Drive
$120
Did the job on schedule. Prompt and polite. I can recommend Rhys.
Disk data recovery
$50
Thankyou so much - very helpful and kind. You went above and beyond to help us we appreciate it
I need data recovery services and new hard drive
$100
came in time and very good to deal with
Need help to get data recovered from Macbook air.
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Looking for expert data recovery help? When you can’t access the files saved on your laptop, USB, or external hard drive, don’t panic! Your personal documents, hours of music, important work files and precious photos may not be lost. There are knowledgeable data recovery experts ready to help.
When it comes to file recovery, the best thing you can do is turn off your device. The sooner you stop using it and book a data recovery service through Airtasker, the higher your chance of getting your deleted files back and fixing corruptions. We can connect you with experts who can rescue files from Seagate, Mac, Samsung, and Android devices. They’ll use their skills, hardware, and software to recover your files and safely store them on a new device in no time.
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Top Data Recovery related questions
Accidental overwriting and formatting are two common causes of deleted or lost files, but they aren’t the only culprits. Data loss also happens because of faulty systems, physical damage (like spills), and viruses.
This depends on the make, model, and operating system. Your data recovery expert will evaluate and diagnose the problem and, in most cases, recover the data using specialist software.
To give yourself the best chance of getting your files back, it’s important to unplug your drive and stop using the device. File recovery isn’t always possible, but this combined with booking an expert data recovery service will help.
Many data recovery professionals hold qualifications in computer science and IT or have industry certifications to become a recognised data recovery professional.
Simple data recovery tasks can be completed in a day. But if there’s a lot of data or severe damage, a week or longer is more likely. Your data recovery expert will give you a time estimate during the evaluation stage.
Data recovery services usually cost $60-$150 when you hire through Airtasker, but it could cost more or less. Your data recovery expert will calculate a flat-rate fee based on the complexity of the project and time needed.
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What does a file recovery service include?
DIY-ing your data recovery is risky. Accidental overwrites, formatting and further damage to the device makes data recovery especially difficult. (And possibly more expensive.) The first step: get your device in the hands of an IT expert. Here are some of the devices and common problems your data recovery expert can help with:
Hard disk drives (HDD)
Hard drives are prone to physical damage and system errors. Whether it’s an external hard drive or the one inside your computer, the internal moving parts mean over time they wear out and degrade in performance. Hearing clicking or whirring noises? There could be physical damage, so your data recovery expert will use a precision screwdriver to repair the motor and hard drive heads. Seeing error messages or experiencing power problems? A system fault or virus may need fixing. Your techie might first try installing recovery software onto your computer. Or they could remove the actual hard drive from the case or computer and use a SAS/SATA to USB adapter to access and recover your files that way.
USB memory sticks
When your flash drive stops working or isn’t recognised by your computer (even when you’ve given it a wiggle) the problem could be faulty connectors, a bad computer USB port or something more serious like a virus. To recover your files, your data recovery technician will first test the memory stick by plugging it into a different computer or USB port. If this doesn’t work, they may use small screwdrivers and pliers to straighten out the connectors. If the damage isn’t physical, checks are made to identify a reason for corruption. This often involves recovery software, which can also help with deleted file recovery if anything has gone walkabout.
Solid-state drives (SSD)
SSD file recovery isn’t easy, because it relies on electrical components to save and retrieve data. When these go bad, it’s very difficult to recover files. But not impossible. Your data recovery expert will ensure a technology called TRIM isn’t enabled. To do this, they will use special recovery software and commands for SSD devices. If they can’t recover your files this way, your drive is sent to a forensic data recovery lab for further investigation, restoration, and data extraction. Be aware, though - this can be expensive.
Phone and smart devices
Need to retrieve messages, photos, numbers, and videos from your phone’s internal memory? Depending on the type of damage your phone has suffered, it may be salvageable. If your phone still switches on, your IT expert will first try downloading specific apps for data recovery. If this isn’t an option, they’ll plug your phone or device into a computer via USB for further debugging and file extraction.  Â
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Aspendale VIC 3195, Australia
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$450
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IPhone data recovery
$500
Blaxland NSW 2774, Australia
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Would like to be able to recovery my photos and any other files I may have on the phone. It was water damaged and only allows me to see the apple logo or the critical battery charge symbol when I try starting it up. It doesn’t seem to take charge though
IPhone 4 data recovery
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Frankston VIC, Australia
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I have a locked iPhone ( I think it’s a 4 but maybe slightly later) that is locked/disabled and I would like to get the photos and videos off it. I think I remember the passcode but one of my children found it one day after I retired it and disabled it. I have tried connecting it to iTunes etc but I haven’t been successful. I know there are ways and software programs to undisable it and i may remember the code if not this will need to be opened too.
Good job, successful task thanks
Data Recovery - External hard drive (clicking sound)
$200
Frankston VIC, Australia
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Dropped external hard drive, "WD Elements SE" - making clicking sound - cannot access files - data recovery required, important excel documents & photos - Local IT expert has advised "damaged heads, require replacement in a sterile environment like a Class 5 clean room" - Quote provided made me spit out my coffee in shock... Praying there are some local IT wizards here that can help! Please reach out with an explanation of your proposed approach, time & cost.
HDD data recovery
$5
Chisholm ACT, Australia
31st Jan 2025
Lost all my data in a hard drive formatting incident.
Adam was punctual and provided a quote for further work. Thanks
Data recovery from hard drives. RAiD 10 mismatched drives. Adaptec
$600
Eagle Vale NSW 2558, Australia
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$50
Kew VIC 3101, Australia
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$100
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My external HDD (WD My Passport) has stopped responding. Shows up on file explorer for a few minutes and then I get an error that the USB has malfunctioned / not recognized. I have already tried changing the cable, port, another laptop, updated the drivers but nothing has helped. So need help with recovering data.
IPhone Data Recovery
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Data Recovery
$100
Bentleigh East VIC 3165, Australia
25th Jan 2025
I am clearing out old things and have found several old phones, I would like to get the photos and data off them but some are too damaged to turn on and transfer properly via computer, looking for someone tech savvy who might be able to salvage data either through the SD cards or unlock the phones somehow to access on computer
Data recovery for external hard drive, LaCie Rugged 4tb
$180
Brunswick VIC, Australia
24th Jan 2025
I am having issues with my external hard drive - 4tb Lacie Rugged (not SSD). Connection works but is sensitive, and when I try to open the biggest folder with my music it crashes. I would like help fixing this issue and recovering data to a new solid state hard drive I have purchased (samsung t7 shield 4tb).
Job completed, very quick and super happy!
Hard drive data recovery
$100
Parramatta NSW, Australia
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My HP Envy laptop is giving me boot device not found error. It's says please install an operating system on your hard disk. Hard disk (3F0)
I went to see Michael to recovery the data on my hard drive. Unfortunately the data couldn't be recovered but Michael assisted by replacing the hard drive and installing windows to get the laptop working again. I wish I could have got my data back though.