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Reliable Hard Drive Recovery for Failed HDDs

We set the standard for hard drive recovery services. Since 2007, our certified engineers have maintained a 96% success rate despite dealing with the most challenging cases. We specialize in retrieving data from damaged or defective hard disk drives (HDDs) regardless of failure or model. Our data recovery services include desktops, external hard drives, and RAID setups with multiple disks. Trust the experts who have recovered billions of files for a fast, reliable, and secure data loss solution. Featuring a No Data, No Recovery Fee guarantee for complete peace of mind.

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We Helped Thousands Get Their Lost Data Back

With over 6,400 satisfied customers and counting, we are proud to provide the service and results that exceed your expectations. Hear what they have to say.

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Professional Hard Drive Data Recovery

Our hard drive recovery experts understand the stress of losing important data. That’s why we still strive to achieve the exceptional outcomes our customers expect. After almost two decades, we have resolved over 100,000 cases with physical damage or logical errors. It doesn’t matter if you need hard drive repair to address mechanical failures or if you permanently deleted files. You could even have a corrupted file system or several failed devices in a large-scale storage environment.

Whatever the issue, we have seen it, and our team can retrieve data from the hard disk drive. Our expertise and commitment set us apart from other hard drive recovery companies.

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We Recover Data From All Types of Hard Drives

We provide reliable hard drive recovery by using advanced tools and techniques to recover data from all hard drive types. In addition, our state-of-the-art labs have an extensive collection of donor parts for consumer and enterprise disks. As a result, we can repair damaged hard drives and retrieve data regardless of brand, model, form factor, interface, or file system. Our engineers have decades of experience with external and internal hard drives that have stopped working. Lost data in a RAID configuration on a network storage system, virtual machine, or server due to catastrophic failure or ransomware? We offer RAID recovery on NAS, SAN, and other platforms to restore critical files and reduce downtime.

Our hard drive recovery experts are ready to recover your data regardless of the disk or failure type. Call us today to start your case.

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HDD Data Recovery

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As of 2024, HDDs still store most of the world’s data, which makes hard drive recovery more important than ever. Our engineers have the technical knowledge and skills to reverse data loss on any hard drive. Whether it’s an external hard drive or a disk in a workstation or data center, we are here to help. Our team also continues to innovate and evolve alongside new storage and recording technologies. That research means we can adapt to industry trends and satisfy your hard drive recovery needs. Or even develop a custom solution for unique cases with rare drives or exclusive file formats.

SSD Data Recovery

We also provide SSD recovery for computers with a solid-state drive (SSD) as the primary storage device. While NAND flash storage offers more performance for system drives in desktops and laptops, retrieving data from SSDs requires expertise. Our engineers have high-tech soldering stations to fix electronic components and forensic-grade software to gain low-level access. We have resolved data loss on thousands of SSDs across every make, cell type, form factor, interface, and file system. Choose SSD specialists to handle these complex recoveries and return your lost data.

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Partnerships With Major Manufacturers

Secure Data Recovery partners with the biggest storage brands and tech companies to assist you best. These close partnerships often supply authentic parts or resources that lead to better outcomes. Plus, in many cases, our hard drive recovery service doesn’t void your warranty, so you can still obtain a replacement. When a digital disaster happens, you want a certified vendor with a track record of trusted results. We meet the highest standards of the largest names in the industry. You can share their confidence that our proven methods will restore your data. Our experience with these companies spans hundreds of hard drive models, from modern disks to legacy media. Here’s a small selection of our partners.

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Hard Drive Failure

No hard drive is immune to unexpected failures or data loss. Hard drive failures occur because of physical damage, mechanical breakdowns, and logical issues. Each type covers several data loss scenarios. Some failures have clear warning signs, like hard drive clicking and beeping. Others are more difficult to detect. The following list represents the most common disk failures in hard drive recovery:

Logical
Physical
  • Platter Damage
  • PCB Damage
  • Firmware Damage
  • Water Damage
  • Fire Damage
Mechanical
  • Head Crash
  • Motor Failure
  • Bearing Failure
  • Actuator Failure
  • Stiction

Shut down the computer and hard drive upon receiving read errors or noticing a potential failure. Continued use could cause further damage to the disk.

Don’t lose hope if your hard drive fails. Sudden data loss does not have to become permanent. Our hard drive recovery specialists can reclaim what matters most from your device.

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Clicking Heads
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The clicking sound of a failing drive often indicates problems with the movement of the drive's read/write actuator.
Dead Heads
Dead Heads
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This clicking sound is made when the actuator arm continuously resets itself because the read/write heads have failed.
Torn Heads
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This clicking and buzzing indicates damage to the HDD read/write head(s), which processes data stored on the disk platter(s).
Scratched Platter
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This high-pitched whine usually signals scratches in the disk platter(s) that prevent read/write heads from processing stored data.
Stuck Motor
Stuck Motor
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A buzzing or chattering sound coming from your HDD device could indicate a stuck or damaged spindle motor.
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HDD Repair for Damaged and Defective Drives

Failed hard drives often require HDD repair to salvage data stored on their magnetic platters. Our hard drive repair experts have cutting-edge tools and thousands of donor parts. We also have a Class 10 ISO 4 cleanroom, which allows fewer particles per cubic foot than other labs in the industry. This infrastructure allows us to deliver hard drive recovery solutions in cases with severe physical damage, corrosion, or electrical failure. We can restore a damaged hard drive to a working condition, extract data from the disk, and transfer files to new media.

We are prepared to repair your hard drive. Whether you need us to safely replace the read/write heads with a comb or transplant an entire assembly.

Reliable Hard Drive Recovery Process

1

Free Consultation

Power down the hard drive to minimize damage and overwriting. Call 24/7 to discuss the case.

2

Free Diagnostics

We diagnose the issue inside a certified cleanroom and develop a tailored plan to recover data.

3

Review & Decide

Our team provides a detailed report with a free quote and outlines service options for your case.

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Guaranteed Result

You get your data back, or pay nothing. We return your files on an encrypted drive or secure server.

Why Choose Us

Our service is a product of extensive experience, unmatched expertise, specialized tools, constant research, and total commitment to your privacy. These qualities allow us to achieve the best outcomes possible in a short period of time. Even in the most unique cases. On top of it, we deliver those results through a secure, risk-free process with a No Data, No Recovery Fee guarantee. So you can enjoy peace of mind.

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Verified Hard Drive Recovery Reviews

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This service was rated 4.9 out of 5.0 based on 2757 review(s)
Lisa Angell

Got years of footage back!

So thankful for William Strunk and the team at Secure Data Recovery! They were able to recover years worth of footage that I had thought was lost for good! Excellent service and customer service.

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Jeannie Sanders

A Day of Jubilation

We recently experienced a data crisis when an external hard drive with 20 years of invaluable files failed, seemingly taking decades of work with it. After trying every possible solution on our end, I reached out to Secure Data and was promptly contacted by Elliot Fisher. From the beginning, Elliot demonstrated outstanding expertise and professionalism, walking me through the recovery process with... Read More

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Michael Sheehy

Got my portable hard drive recovered

Jake Gambatese was very helpful with navigating the process of getting my failed portable hard drive recovered.

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Josh Kubiak

Got my pictures back!!!

Had the bright idea years ago to put all my pictures on an external hard drive because who trust the cloud right? Well, the hard drive fell one day and lost the last 20 years of pictures. 80,000 pictures to be exact. Tried a local repair shop, had a friend replace two motherboards thinking it would work. Nothing, lost hope, but found Data Recovery, worked with Jake and was very happy with the ... Read More

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Theresa Cho

Excellent support

Jonathan Nguyen supported the process of my data recovery every step of the way. His clear communication about what to expect made a stressful situation easier to get through. We are grateful to get back the data we needed. Thank you!

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Ron C

Flawless! ! !

The title of this review speaks for itself. My experience with SECURE DATA Recovery was just that.....flawless. Eric Fisher, was my account representative. He was very easy to talk to, very personable, professional and informative. Eric not only answered all of questions, but also assured me that the SECURE DATA Team would be able to recover all of my deleted or corrupted files. Not only were th... Read More

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Successful Hard Drive Data Recovery

While our service has grown, our mission is unchanged. We want to reunite you with your lost data in a suitable timeframe. No matter how complex your case is. These are the stories of a few of our satisfied customers. Real people who trusted us when it mattered most.

WD Blue HDD Crash Threatens Years of Personal Images

WD Blue HDD Crash Threatens Years of Personal Images

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Samsung Internal HDD Failure Disrupts Operations at Midwest Surveying Firm - Successfully Recovered

WD Blue HDD mechanical failure causes data loss

WD Blue HDD mechanical failure causes data loss

Failed WD Ultrastar Helium HDD Leads to Critical Data Loss - Successfully Recovered

Failed WD Ultrastar Helium HDD Leads to Critical Data Loss - Successfully Recovered

Failed Samsung SpinPoint HDD causes data loss

Failed Samsung SpinPoint HDD causes data loss

Successfully Restored Personal Data after Reformatting WD Black HDD

Successfully Restored Personal Data after Reformatting WD Black HDD

Contact Us To Start Your Hard Drive Recovery Case

Our experts have resolved thousands of hard drive recovery cases and recovered billions of files since 2007. They can develop a fast, reliable, and secure solution for you. That confidence is why we offer free quotes and a No Data, No Recovery Fee guarantee. If we cannot recover your data, then you pay nothing. It is that simple.

Call 800-388-1266, request help, or find a location to start your case. Swiftly regain access to your valuable files and priceless memories.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long does hard drive data recovery take?

    It depends. Each case is unique in terms of the specific device, failure type, and the extent of physical or logical damage. Those details, as well as the amount of recovered data to transfer, affect the recovery timeline. However, we are still committed to offering plans that meet your needs, including emergency data recovery services.

    Here are the timeframes of typical hard drive recovery services:

    Standard Service

    Diagnostics within 72 hours.
    Turnaround between 5 and 9 business days.

    Expedited Service

    Diagnostics within 24 hours.
    Turnaround between 2 and 4 days.

    Emergency Service

    Immediate diagnostics.
    Around-the-clock service.
    Less than 48 hours.

    Speak with one of our experts to discuss your options.

  • How much does hard drive recovery cost?

    Costs vary based on the time investment required to recover your data. Dozens of factors impact the difficulty of a case. Therefore, we provide free diagnostics as part of our hard drive recovery service. Once our technicians determine the cause of data loss and the steps to restore files, we present a free quote. You can choose whether to proceed when you have the case details. If we cannot retrieve your data, then you pay nothing.

  • Can you recover data from a hard drive with physical damage?

    Yes. We can restore data on hard drives with damaged platters, read/write heads, and PCBs. Our engineers can also recover data from a failed disk with mechanical wear. We even have experience extracting data from HDDs with fire and water damage following natural disasters. Whatever the issue, our team has the equipment and expertise to repair hard drives and recover stored data.

  • Do you retrieve data from SSDs and RAID configurations as well?

    Yes. We also recover files from SSDs in desktops and laptops or hard drives in disk arrays. Like HDDs, our experts handle a range of failures on these storage devices and systems, from physical damage to ransomware. We can help restore your data in almost any circumstance.

  • Will my data remain confidential?

    Absolutely. We store recovered files on a closed network, encrypt data at rest with advanced algorithms, and restrict access. We won’t see the contents of your files unless you explicitly ask our engineers to verify the data. In addition, we follow U.S. Department of Defense standards to wipe all backups within 14 days of recovery. As the first data recovery service with SSAE 18 credentials, our commitment to protecting your privacy is unwavering. Trust us to ensure your personal or private data stays that way.

  • How will you return my recovered data?

    Our support staff will cover all return options. In most cases, we send your recovered files back to you on an encrypted external drive. We can also transfer data over secure FTP servers or use your preferred media.

  • Is free data recovery software an option?

    Sometimes. Free data recovery software is an excellent choice for simple cases of logical data loss, such as accidental deletion. These tools are designed to detect deleted data in the disk’s free space and restore files to another device. However, hard drive recovery software has limits. It cannot address data loss caused by physical damage, mechanical failure, or significant file corruption. An engineer is the most reliable option for recovering essential data in those instances.

    If you want to explore software solutions, SecureRecovery for Hard Drives® is a free tool for all types of disks. The program is easy to use and compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, and 2000. It supports most NTFS and FAT file systems. The software will restore common file types and folder structure.

    Note: Improper usage could lead to permanent data loss. Save the tool to a different drive than the one with lost files to avoid overwriting. Assess the value of data before proceeding.

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