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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.
Recent Data Recovery tasks in South Brisbane
Portable hard drive data recovery
$150
Carina QLD, Australia
8th Sep 2024
Hard drive starts then stops working and i need to access some work files from the drive.
MP3 Data recovery
$100
Southeast Inner Brisbane QLD, Australia
27th Apr 2024
I need someone to transfer all music from the hard drive of a broken MP3 player (Creative Zen) onto another hard drive.
Need data recovery from my Seagate external drive
$10
Mount Gravatt QLD, Australia
1st Apr 2024
need to recover data from seagate external hard drive
Data recovery from old Mac that won't start up
$100
Carindale QLD, Australia
3rd Oct 2023
Old Mac won't start up (freeze at startup screen) and time machine restore to new Mac failed. - Due date: Flexible
Data recovery from USB stick. Located Runcorn Qld 4113.
$50
Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113, Australia
25th Feb 2023
Data recovery from USB stick - Due date: Flexible
Data recovery
$5
Fairfield QLD, Australia
8th Mar 2022
we need some photos taken off an old phone and laptop!
Data recovery from my Mac
$200
Coorparoo QLD, Australia
22nd Feb 2022
Hello, I’ve got some issue with my mac (2021). It doesn’t turn on anymore. Apple has to change a piece relative the hardware. But before that I need to recover all my datas because they gonna be delete it when they change the piece. If anyone is specialist IT for data recovery I’ll need your help. Thank you - Due date: Flexible
WD external Hard drive data recovery
$90
Runcorn QLD 4113, Australia
17th Feb 2022
WD external Hard drive data recovery. It is 1 tb
1TB hard drive data recovery
$300
Calamvale QLD, Australia
13th Feb 2022
Hello There! I have been holding on to a hard drive that holds pretty much my entire catalogue of life memories on it that I cannot access. About 6 yrs ago I transferred EVERYTHING I had onto a 1TB hard drive which I then dropped and smashed the casing for. I haven’t had the money for all these years to get the files off or put a new casing on. I’m not sure if it is damaged internally and if it’s even possible. Would you be interested in helping me? Is it something that you are likely to know how to do? Thanks so much
Data Recovery from extrenal Hard drive
$75
Runcorn QLD 4113, Australia
26th Dec 2021
WD extrenal portable hard drive. Need assistance with data recovery /back up . Hard drive unable to be identified by PC so far. However, when attaching it to PC or laptop, hard drive produces sounds/movmenet that make you feel it is working but my laptop and pc unable to identify /access it.
Data recover form iPad.
$50
Annerley QLD, Australia
29th Oct 2021
Unable to boot iPad after upgrade to ios15 and need assistance to recover data before a factory reset is done. - Due date: Flexible
Data recovery - Apple Mac hard drive
$150
Holland Park West, Queensland, Australia
17th Oct 2021
My “vintage” 2010 Apple Mac rejected a software update in 2018 - I can’t log in, keeps telling me to update the software. I’ve given up on repairing that issue but want to retrieve the documents and photos stored on the hard drive. Can anyone assist with this? Putting this on hold for a week, as a friend has offered to have a look at it first.
Data recovery from disabled iPhone
$100
Tarragindi QLD, Australia
28th Aug 2021
Not iCloud locked. Broken screen
I need data recovery services
$100
Sunnybank Hills QLD, Australia
8th May 2021
iPhone X was dropped into water (back was cracked so water seeped in) and now won't turn on. We really only care about the (many) photos on the phone, and want them downloaded to a HD or USB.
I need data recovery services
$100
Algester QLD, Australia
1st Feb 2021
iPhone 6S stuck in boot loop, tried updating via iTunes but received error 9 and 4013. My aim is mainly to retrieve the data in the phone, unfortunately I have not backed up recently and the phone is the only place that contains that information, so wiping it is not an option.
Data recovery from external drive
$200
Mount Gravatt East QLD, Australia
2nd Jan 2021
Need data removed from external drive which no longer works.