Laptop Data Recovery

Edinburgh’s No.1 Laptop Data Recovery Expert – 25 Years of Proven Excellence

At Edinburgh’s leading Laptop Data Recovery Lab, we have over 25 years of experience recovering data from all types of laptops, hard drives, and data loss situations. Whether it’s a physical drive failure, logical corruption, or accidental deletion, we specialise in recovering data securely and efficiently.

Brands of Laptops We Recover Data From

We provide recovery services for laptops from all major brands, including:

• ASUS
• Acer
• Dell
• HP (Hewlett-Packard)
• Lenovo
• Microsoft (Surface Series)
• Razer
• MSI (Micro-Star International)
• Samsung
• Huawei
• LG
• Gigabyte
• Fujitsu
• CHUWI

No matter the brand or model, our team has the expertise to recover your data.

Supported Laptop Hard Drive Interfaces

We recover data from hard drives using the following interfaces:

1. SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) – Common in most laptops for HDDs and SSDs.
2. NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) – High-speed interface for modern SSDs.
3. M.2 Interface – Compact storage solutions for thin laptops and ultrabooks.
4. U.2 Interface – Enterprise-grade NVMe drives in high-performance systems.
5. SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) – Used in older or enterprise-grade laptops.
6. SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) – Enterprise laptops and RAID setups.
7. PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) – Ultra-fast SSDs for gaming and professional systems.

Hard Drive Brands We Work With

Laptops use hard drives from various manufacturers. We recover data from:

• Seagate
• Western Digital (WD)
• Toshiba
• Samsung
• Hitachi (HGST)
• Crucial (Micron Technology)
• SanDisk (A Western Digital Company)
• ADATA
• Kingston
• Fujitsu

Whether it’s an HDD or SSD, our expertise covers all types of drives.

Laptop Hard Drive Issues We Recover From

We specialise in addressing all the common issues associated with laptop hard drives, including:

1. Mechanical Failure

• Description: Faulty read/write heads, spindle motor issues, or other moving parts fail.
• Symptoms: Clicking or grinding noises, drive not spinning, unresponsiveness.

2. Bad Sectors

• Description: Damaged areas on the drive make data inaccessible.
• Symptoms: Slow file access, corrupted files, or error messages.

3. Logical Corruption

• Description: File system errors, partition corruption, or accidental formatting.
• Symptoms: Files inaccessible, prompts to format the drive.

4. Physical Damage

• Description: Damage due to drops, impacts, or mishandling.
• Symptoms: Drive not detected, unusual noises, or complete failure.

5. Firmware Corruption

• Description: Corrupted firmware causes the drive to stop functioning.
• Symptoms: Drive not detected, incorrect capacity shown.

6. Overheating

• Description: Excessive heat damages internal components.
• Symptoms: Sudden crashes, slow performance, or drive failure.

7. SSD Controller Failure

• Description: The SSD’s memory controller stops functioning.
• Symptoms: SSD becomes unresponsive or not recognised.

8. NAND Flash Wear (SSD Degradation)

• Description: Wear from repeated write cycles causes SSD cells to fail.
• Symptoms: Slower performance, missing files, or unresponsiveness.

9. Water or Liquid Damage

• Description: Spills damage the drive’s electronics or internal components.
• Symptoms: Drive fails to power on, corroded parts, or irregular behaviour.

10. Accidental Deletion or Formatting

• Description: Files or partitions are deleted or formatted unintentionally.
• Symptoms: Missing files or drive appears blank.

11. Drive Not Detected by BIOS/System

• Description: The system cannot recognize the drive during startup.
• Symptoms: BIOS fails to list the drive, or OS cannot detect it.

12. Power Surges or Electrical Failure

• Description: Voltage spikes damage the drive’s electronics.
• Symptoms: Drive does not spin, burnt smell, or unresponsiveness.

13. Head Crash (HDD)

• Description: The read/write head physically touches the platter, damaging the surface.
• Symptoms: Clicking sounds, unreadable data, or drive failure.

14. Encrypted Drive Failures

• Description: Issues with encrypted drives prevent data access.
• Symptoms: Drive prompts for recovery keys, or encrypted volumes are inaccessible.

Our Data Recovery Process

1. Free Diagnostics: We evaluate your laptop and hard drive at no cost.
2. Evaluation Report: A detailed report on the fault and recovery process is provided.
3. Data Recovery: Using advanced tools, we recover your data.
4. Verification: Ensuring all recovered data is intact and accessible.
5. Delivery: Safely returning your recovered data on your choice of media.

Why Choose Us for Laptop Data Recovery?

• 25 Years of Expertise: Decades of proven success in handling complex cases.
• Advanced Tools: Equipped with state-of-the-art recovery technology.
• High Success Rate: Trusted by individuals and businesses for reliable recovery.
• Secure Process: Ensuring the confidentiality of your data throughout the process.
• Free Diagnostics: No upfront cost to evaluate your hard drive issue.

FAQs About Laptop Data Recovery

1. Can you recover data from a physically damaged laptop hard drive?
   Yes, we have specialised tools to recover data from physically damaged drives.
2. What if my SSD is not recognised by the laptop?
   We can recover data from unresponsive SSDs, including those with controller failures.
3. Is it possible to recover files after formatting a laptop?
   Yes, provided the data hasn’t been overwritten.
4. Can you recover encrypted data from BitLocker or other tools?
   Absolutely, we specialise in recovering encrypted drives with key-related issues.
5. How long does the recovery process take?
   It depends on the complexity of the issue, but most recoveries are completed within 2-4 days.