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Dominic is a fantastic guy. He is very prefessional and knowledgeable. Love his communication, kept me updated throughout the process. Thanks mate
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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.
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Data Recovery from a External HDD
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Caboolture QLD, Australia
18th Jul 2024
I have a WD External Hard Drive. Last time I plugged it in it worked. I plugged it in this morning. The HD has power. It make a clicking sound. My PC makes the sound that the hardrive is connected. In disk Management it says the device is working properly but not initialized. It allows me to safely eject hardware but the Hard Drive does not show in my windows explorer
Data recovery off of an external hard drive
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Data recovery on external hard drive that was dropped
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$50
Brookvale NSW, Australia
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My portable SSD drive cannot be accessed by windows and shows as RAW format , the drive contains aomei disc images that I would like recovered .
Portable Hard Drive Data Recovery
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Pagewood NSW, Australia
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My portable hard drive has an issue - the laptop cannot view content through file explorer; however, it can view the presence of the files through looking at the device properties function. It is a Western Digital Portable Hard Drive. WDBEPK0020BBK-EB
Data recovery from SanDisk usb stick
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Data recovery on a hard drive with a broken connection
$150
Leichhardt NSW, Australia
22nd Jun 2024
I have an external hard drive with a broken connection and need everything transferred over to a new external hard drive which I’ll provide and audio from an voice recording app off an old iPhone
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$50
Rhodes NSW, Australia
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Seagate external hard drive beeping continuously and is no longer recognised by my computer. Have tried plugging it into another computer and even tried a different cord, but nothing happens (it just keeps beeping).
Data recovery from broken Oppo phone
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Apple MacBook data recovery help
$200
Reservoir VIC, Australia
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Hey tech geniuses I have a 2012 MacBook Pro that’s been working fine until recently. The battery is dying and it keeps turning off. I just bought a new 2024 MacBook Air and I am obviously trying to transfer some data and photos etc. If anyone is a wizard at data recovery or can possibly remove the hard drive to read it from another device or something 🤷♂️.. would be amazing ** I’ve already been to Genius Bar at Apple Store and they couldn’t help, they suggested a data recovery specialist Thanks !
Vidhin has been incredibly helpful and was able to save my data- thank you
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$200
Geelong VIC, Australia
7th Jun 2024
I have a SanDisk solid state drive that has a controller and firmware corruption. The data is there but I cannot recover it. The data is photographs.
Data recovery - WD Scorpio blue. Actuator arm
$100
Clifton Hill VIC, Australia
26th May 2024
I have a 2.5" WD scorpio blue hard drive that has some data on it that I don't want lost but the actuator arm that reads the head has stopped functioning. I have attempted to install a new actuator arm from an identical donor drive but I damaged the new one while trying to put it in. I can supply another donor drive and also a hard disk to copy to I would just like someone with a bit more experience positioning it and testing it so I don't completely ruin it. I've listed the task in Clifton Hill but I'm happy to come to you. I've also managed my expectations of this not working out so the price will be for the first inspection/ diagnosis/ attempt at fixing then you can quote me a price for successful recovery of the data. The drive has been opened but has been put back together and kept contained since first repair attempt. Thanks, Jackson
Expert of the craft. Great help with my data recovery
Data recovery from external hard disk drive
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Mulgrave VIC, Australia
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My external hard disk is making noise when connected and it is not detected on my laptop.
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Tarneit VIC, Australia
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I have attempted to transfer memory etc between 2 playstation 4s. One if the games (shadow of war ) has transferred without the game memory.
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$200
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
19th May 2024
64GB micro SD Card data recovery from smart phone. Unable to detected or read in any device. Either using phone or desktop computer. - Due date: Flexible
Hard Drive Data Recovery
$50
North Ryde NSW, Australia
15th May 2024
Seeking for someone to assist with recovering data on a WD Elements External Harddrive with 1TB. It's currently working with light on and Device Manager still detects it and the drive is showing on Windows File Explorer. Unfortunately it will not allow me to access the folders and files on the drive when I click on it. I'd like someone to assist with doing data recovery.
Data Recovery
$80
Port Melbourne VIC, Australia
15th Apr 2024
I'd like to recover data from a 3TB Hard Drive that I had mirrored in an HP N40L Microserver. The drive is still in good condition but I can't access the data as it is not compatable with Windows.
Has been a pleasure to work with Isaac. Very knowledgeable & helpful. Would certainly use again