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External Hard Drive Data Recovery Services

Recover lost or deleted files from external media with our expert services.

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Since 2003, SalvageData has been pioneering in data recovery industry and has been the first to obtain ISO 9001 certification.

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We offer a range of turnaround times that you can choose from so you can get your data recovered as fast as you need it.


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Count on our 24/7 emergency HDD recovery options. Call now to speak with a data recovery advisor and get your data recovered ASAP.


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Our process

We know everything about data loss and understand how severe its consequences can be. Since 2003, SalvageData has been professionally retrieving missing information from all types of drives with a 96% success rate, helping companies stay in business and rescuing precious memories of thousands of individuals around the world.

Our process

Evaluation

If your crucial files seem to be in trouble and can no longer be accessed, simply pass us your faulty device in any convenient way for a free examination. Our experienced specialists will quickly diagnose the problem and find the most effective way to solve it, saving you from unnecessary stress and unwanted waste of money.

Recovery

Providing high quality data recovery services for individuals and companies across the USA, today we are proud to be one of the most trusted names in the industry. As challenging as your case may be, we have the advanced equipment and the knowledge to find a solution and bring your data back to life.

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We believe that transparency of the recovery procedure is one of the most important conditions for quality service. Once our engineers are done receiving your data, you'll be sent a list of obtained files to verify that all the essential information can be accessed again, and decide whether you want to work with us.

Payment

As soon as the amount of restored data is specified, you’ll be provided with an exact recovery quote. Although we seek to keep prices to a minimum, the total cost will depend on the damage your device has suffered and, hence, the complexity of the recovery work.

Receive data

Depending on the condition of your drive and your wishes, we can securely return the drive with all the retrieved information back to you via shipping, by transferring the files on a new device, or simply sending them to you digitally.

What to do when your external drive fails

How to properly handle a failed external drive to avoid losing important data

step 01

If you think your external hard drive may be suffering from a mechanical issue, electrical failure or logical problem, you should power it off immediately to avoid unintentional damage to the media.

step 02

Keep your external drive turned off until you talk to an experienced data recovery specialist. If the problem is with the components of the drive itself, the slightest shock can cause damage to its parts, thus putting your valuable data at risk.

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Be sure to contact us for high quality restoration services. To make an event like a drive failure less stressful, SalvageData offers you a free inspection of your device. In addition, adhering to our No Data, No Charge policy, we wont charge you if we fail to recover your data.

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With over 100 locations across North America, our data recovery experts are near and ready to help. Contact us or submit a case today to learn more about how we can help you recover your data.

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EXTERNAL DRIVE DATA RECOVERY QUESTIONS

Answers, insights, and FAQ

How do I get my data back from you? 2019-07-23T14:59:57-05:00

Depending on the volume of data retrieved from your external drive, we can either send it to a new external media, or pass it via download. Data download restrictions are 50 GB for economy service, 100 GB for expedited, and 500 GB for an emergency.

How do I know my data will be kept private? 2019-04-05T09:29:45-05:00

Setting our customers' privacy as a top priority, we use SSAE 16 SOC3 TYPE III certification coupled with a strict chain-of-command protocols. This way, your data is kept safe, private and well-protected.

Will I receive a list of the files recovered? 2019-07-23T15:22:48-05:00

Yes. Before making any payments, you will be first provided with a list of all the files we were able to retrieve for review and approval.

Is a cleanroom used to work on external drives? 2019-07-19T14:02:11-05:00

Yes. Whenever the recovery procedure requires our engineers to physically open the external drive, we use our certified ISO-5 cleanroom.

How often is a recovery successful? 2019-07-23T15:02:41-05:00

Being one of the most trusted names in the industry, SALVAGEDATA takes pride in a 96% success rate on external drives recovery.

What if my data is unrecoverable? 2019-04-04T14:14:55-05:00

If we find that your external drive is not restorable, we can either safely dispose of it, or return it to you by mail. Costs of return shipping will be at the buyer's expense.

Does the price change based on how much data I want recovered? 2019-04-03T15:32:22-05:00

No. The amount of data being recovered does not impact price. The price reflects parts needed and labor to recover data.

Is there a cancellation fee? 2019-07-19T12:36:08-05:00

A client may request to cancel the service project at any point before the recovery is accepted. If the customer has already approved service based on the quote provided by SALVAGEDATA Recovery and provided a credit card, a cancellation fee equal or the greater of either $200 or 20% of the quoted service fee will apply.

How much does hard drive data recovery cost? 2019-07-23T14:54:24-05:00

It varies – but in general, hard drive recovery costs $300-$1000 for more minor fixes and $1100-$1900 for more major incidents such as disk crashes or water damage.

Can I get an estimate? 2019-09-01T03:07:22-05:00

Yes, everyone receives an estimate. To best determine how much your recovery will be, your device will need to be analyzed in the lab beforehand. Please go to https://www.salvagedata.com/request-help/.

Where are you located? 2020-08-25T10:45:13-05:00

SALVAGEDATA is located all across the country but our headquarters are in Cleveland, Ohio. To find out your nearest drop off location please click here.

Typically a hard drive failure. Your system could be struggling for a variety of reasons, but it is likely due to a mechanical or logical error in your hard drive.

This issue could be an electrical issue due to a power surge or faulty power supply. Depending on how urgent files are needed, searching for backup file information is your best temporary fix while your device is being worked on. If files are not backed up, that does not mean the information is gone for good.

Irregular noises such as these coming from your hard drive are not a good sign. You should turn off your device in a logical manner to prevent any further damage, then contact us.

Error messages are often an indication there is a logical error with your hard drive. On occasion, this can be fixed using data recovery software.

This could be due to a problem with the BIOS settings, a physical hard drive issue, or a connection failure. If the drive is removed and inserted into a different computer but is unable to work properly, you should contact a data recovery professional immediately.

When a hard drive physically stops working, that is the crash. When this happens, a drive can fail to boot, respond slowly, or not power on at all. A computer not turning on is a sign that the hard drive could have crashed.

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