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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

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.

Data recovery of a Hard drive

$80

Mount Gravatt East QLD 4122, Australia

25th Oct 2020

The hard drive was still working but due to its age the actual area where u plug the cable in is damaged so I need to get the data off this one and onto a replacement one that I have.

I need data recovery services

$5

Carina Heights QLD, Australia

31st Aug 2020

i have 4 external hard drives that have all slowly died over the years the latest one is a 6tb WD drive , it had a lot on it would be good to get all of them looked at though to see if salvagable ? thanks dan

Data recovery

$50

Runcorn QLD 4113, Australia

21st Jul 2020

I have two Android phones with broken screens that I needs USB debugging done on

I need data recovery services

$40

Runcorn QLD 4113, Australia

11th Jul 2020

need usb debugging on nokia android phone with broken screen.

Laptop Data recovery

$30

Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia

24th May 2020

i would like to extract the data inside my laptop which cant be turn on. I would like to know how long does it takes and how much it is for the seivces?

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External Hard Drive Data Recovery

$100

Moorooka QLD, Australia

1st Mar 2020

Hi Everyone, I have a Western Digital external hard drive that stopped working a few years ago. When I plug in the power, and the device into a computer the light on the device turns on, but I cannot hear the disk whirring (there is no sound or vibration) and it is not recognised by any PC I have tried. I want to get my data recovered, or possibly the HDD fixed, whichever is easiest. Thanks.