Hard Drive Data Recovery

Hard Drive Recovery Manchester: 25 Years of Excellence in Data Recovery Services

At Manchester Data Recovery, we are proud to be Manchester’s most trusted data recovery specialists. With 25 years of experience, we focus solely on data recovery services, ensuring the highest level of expertise and success rates. Over the years, we have successfully recovered tens of thousands of hard drives, providing fast, reliable, and affordable recovery solutions to our clients.

Why Choose Manchester Data Recovery?

• Specialist Expertise: We only handle data recovery—no distractions, just results.
• Decades of Experience: 25 years of dedicated service in the industry.
• Proven Track Record: Thousands of hard drives recovered with a high success rate.
• Affordable Pricing: Competitive rates for all types of data recovery services.
• Quick Turnaround: Efficient service without compromising on quality.
• Free Diagnostics: Initial evaluation to determine the fault and recovery feasibility.

Hard Drive Brands We Recover From

We recover data from all major brands, including:

1. Seagate Technology

• Known For: Robust HDDs and high-capacity SSDs.
• Top Series:
  • BarraCuda (Consumer SATA drives)
  • IronWolf (NAS drives)
  • FireCuda (Gaming SSDs and hybrid drives)

2. Western Digital (WD)

• Known For: Versatility and innovation in both HDDs and SSDs.
• Top Series:
  • Blue (Standard desktop and laptop drives)
  • Black (High-performance SSDs and HDDs for gaming)
  • Red (NAS-optimized drives)

3. Samsung

• Known For: Pioneering SSD technology.
• Top Series:
  • 970 EVO Plus (High-speed NVMe SSDs)
  • 870 QVO (Consumer SATA SSDs)
  • T7 Touch (Portable SSDs)

4. Toshiba

• Known For: Reliable HDDs and enterprise solutions.
• Top Series:
  • P300 (Desktop SATA HDDs)
  • X300 (Performance drives)
  • Q300 (Consumer SSDs)

5. Kingston Technology

• Known For: Affordable and reliable SSDs.
• Top Series:
  • A2000 (NVMe SSDs)
  • KC600 (SATA SSDs)
  • DataTraveler (USB drives with storage capabilities)

6. Crucial (Micron Technology)

• Known For: High-quality consumer SSDs.
• Top Series:
  • MX500 (Popular SATA SSDs)
  • P5 Plus (NVMe PCIe Gen 4 SSDs)

7. Intel

• Known For: Enterprise-grade SSDs and cutting-edge technology.
• Top Series:
  • Optane (High-performance SSDs with unique memory architecture)
  • 660p (Value-oriented NVMe SSDs)

8. ADATA

• Known For: Budget-friendly SSDs and gaming solutions.
• Top Series:
  • XPG GAMMIX S70 (High-speed NVMe SSDs)
  • SU800 (Affordable SATA SSDs)

9. SanDisk

• Known For: Portable SSDs and storage solutions.
• Top Series:
  • Extreme Pro (External SSDs)
  • Ultra 3D (SATA SSDs)

10. HGST (Hitachi Global Storage Technologies)

• Known For: Reliable enterprise HDDs.
• Top Series:
  • Ultrastar (High-capacity data center HDDs)
  • Deskstar (Desktop HDDs)

11. LaCie (A Seagate Company)

• Known For: High-end external drives for creative professionals.
• Top Series:
  • Rugged (Portable HDDs and SSDs)
  • d2 (Professional desktop drives)

12. Silicon Power

• Known For: Budget SSDs and external drives.
• Top Series:
  • P34A80 (NVMe SSDs)
  • A60 (Rugged external HDDs)

13. Patriot

• Known For: Gaming-oriented SSDs.
• Top Series:
  • Viper VP4300 (High-speed NVMe drives)
  • Burst Elite (Affordable SATA SSDs)

14. Corsair

• Known For: Gaming SSDs and high-performance drives.
• Top Series:
  • MP600 PRO (NVMe Gen 4 SSDs)
  • Force Series (Consumer SSDs)

15. Verbatim

• Known For: Cost-effective storage solutions.
• Top Series:
  • Vi550 (SATA SSDs)
  • Store ‘n’ Go (Portable drives)

16. Transcend

• Known For: Versatile consumer and industrial storage solutions.
• Top Series:
  • JetDrive (MacBook SSDs)
  • StoreJet (External HDDs and SSDs)

17. TeamGroup

• Known For: Affordable SSDs for personal and gaming use.
• Top Series:
  • T-Force Cardea (Gaming NVMe SSDs)
  • GX2 (Entry-level SATA SSDs)

18. Plextor

• Known For: High-performance SSDs with durability.
• Top Series:
  • M9Pe (NVMe SSDs for gamers)
  • S3C (Consumer SATA SSDs)

19. QNAP

• Known For: Drives optimized for NAS systems.
• Top Series:
  • TS Series SSDs (Designed for QNAP NAS devices)

20. Synology

• Known For: SSDs tailored for NAS storage.
• Top Series:
  • SAT5200 (SATA SSDs for Synology NAS devices)
  • SNV3400 (NVMe SSD cache drives)

Whether you have a legacy drive or the latest high-performance SSD, we have the expertise to recover your data.

Hard Drive Interfaces We Support

We recover data from all hard drive interfaces, including:

1. Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Description: Traditional spinning-disk storage.
• Features:
  • Relatively inexpensive.
  • Large storage capacities.
  • Slower than SSDs.
• Applications: Desktop computers, laptops, servers, and external drives.
• Variants:
  • 3.5-inch HDDs: Commonly used in desktops and servers.
  • 2.5-inch HDDs: Used in laptops and compact external drives.

2. Solid-State Drive (SSD)

• Description: Uses NAND flash memory for faster performance and greater durability.
• Features:
  • High speed and low latency.
  • No moving parts, making them more durable.
  • More expensive per GB compared to HDDs.
• Applications: Laptops, desktops, gaming consoles, and portable storage.

3. mSATA (Mini-SATA) SSD

• Description: A compact version of SATA SSDs for portable devices.
• Features:
  • Small size, ideal for ultrabooks and embedded systems.
  • Uses the SATA interface.
• Applications: Older ultrabooks and compact devices.

4. M.2 SSD

• Description: A compact SSD form factor supporting SATA or NVMe interfaces.
• Features:
  • High-performance speeds, especially with NVMe protocol.
  • Fits directly onto the motherboard without cables.
• Variants:
  • M.2 SATA SSD: Uses the SATA protocol.
  • M.2 NVMe SSD: Uses PCIe lanes for faster speeds.

5. U.2 SSD

• Description: Enterprise-grade SSDs designed for high-performance applications.
• Features:
  • Connects via PCIe interface.
  • High capacity and durability.
• Applications: Data centers, servers, and high-performance workstations.

6. NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) SSD

• Description: A protocol designed for high-speed flash storage using PCIe lanes.
• Features:
  • Exceptional speed compared to SATA SSDs.
  • Lower latency and higher input/output operations per second (IOPS).
• Applications: Gaming PCs, high-performance laptops, and workstations.

7. Hybrid Drive (SSHD – Solid-State Hybrid Drive)

• Description: Combines HDD storage with a small amount of SSD cache.
• Features:
  • Faster performance than traditional HDDs.
  • Larger storage capacities at a lower cost compared to SSDs.
• Applications: Laptops and desktops needing a balance between speed and capacity.

8. SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) Drives

• Description: Older interface, still used in some servers and high-end storage systems.
• Features:
  • High reliability.
  • Used in enterprise environments.

9. SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) Drives

• Description: Enterprise-grade drives offering high performance and reliability.
• Features:
  • Faster than traditional SATA drives.
  • Used in data centers and enterprise servers.

10. PCIe Add-In Card (AIC) SSDs

• Description: SSDs in a PCIe card form factor for direct installation in a PCIe slot.
• Features:
  • Extremely high speeds, leveraging multiple PCIe lanes.
  • Ideal for high-performance computing.
• Applications: Workstations, servers, and gaming rigs.

11. eMMC (Embedded MultiMediaCard)

• Description: Flash storage embedded in devices.
• Features:
  • Compact and cost-effective.
  • Slower than SSDs.
• Applications: Tablets, smartphones, and low-cost laptops.

No matter the interface or configuration, our advanced tools and expertise ensure a successful recovery.

Common Hard Drive Issues We Resolve

We recover data from hard drives affected by the following issues:

1. Bad Sectors

• Description: Unreadable areas on a drive caused by physical damage or wear.
• Symptoms: Slow performance, corrupted files, or system freezes.
• Recovery: Cloning tools to bypass bad sectors and retrieve data.

2. Logical Corruption

• Description: Errors in the file system or partition table make data inaccessible.
• Symptoms: Missing files, file system errors, or “Drive needs to be formatted” prompts.
• Recovery: Repair or rebuild the logical structures.

3. Firmware Corruption

• Description: Firmware errors prevent the drive from functioning.
• Symptoms: Drive not recognized by BIOS or operating system.
• Recovery: Specialised tools to repair or update firmware.

4. Read/Write Head Failure (SATA HDDs)

• Description: Mechanical failure of the read/write head in HDDs.
• Symptoms: Clicking or grinding noises, inability to access data.
• Recovery: Requires cleanroom repair to replace the head assembly.

5. NAND Flash Wear (SSDs/M.2)

• Description: Flash cells degrade after repeated write cycles.
• Symptoms: Decreased performance, read/write errors.
• Recovery: Specialised tools to extract data before complete failure.

6. Controller Failure (SSDs/M.2)

• Description: The drive’s controller chip malfunctions, preventing access to data.
• Symptoms: SSD not detected or freezing during operation.
• Recovery: Direct NAND flash memory access for data extraction.

7. Drive Not Recognized by BIOS/System

• Description: The system fails to detect the drive.
• Symptoms: “No drive detected” errors during boot.
• Recovery: Diagnosis of hardware or logical faults to restore access.

8. Overheating

• Description: Excessive heat damages components, especially in SSDs.
• Symptoms: System crashes, reduced performance, or drive failure.
• Recovery: Cooling solutions and recovery of data before permanent damage.

9. Platter Damage (SATA HDDs)

• Description: Scratches or physical damage to the magnetic platters.
• Symptoms: Clicking sounds, corrupted data, or unreadable drive.
• Recovery: Cleanroom techniques to retrieve data from undamaged areas.

10. Power Surges or Electrical Damage

• Description: Voltage spikes damage the drive’s PCB or internal components.
• Symptoms: Drive does not power on or is not detected.
• Recovery: PCB repair or bypass for data recovery.

11. Partition Table Corruption

• Description: The partition table is damaged or corrupted, making data inaccessible.
• Symptoms: Drive appears unallocated or as raw space.
• Recovery: Rebuilding the partition table and restoring data.

12. Physical Damage

• Description: External impacts, drops, or mishandling result in drive failure.
• Symptoms: Cracked casings, bent connectors, or non-functioning drives.
• Recovery: Cleanroom repairs and direct data extraction.

13. SSD Firmware Lock

• Description: Firmware bugs cause the SSD to lock or become unresponsive.
• Symptoms: Drive detected but data inaccessible.
• Recovery: Firmware repair or rewrite to regain access.

14. Wear Leveling Issues (SSDs/M.2)

• Description: Uneven wear of NAND cells reduces drive lifespan.
• Symptoms: Decreased performance and increased errors.
• Recovery: Advanced tools to access remaining healthy cells.

15. PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Failure

• Description: Electrical or physical damage to the drive’s circuit board.
• Symptoms: Drive does not power on or is not detected.
• Recovery: PCB replacement or repair for SATA HDDs and SSDs.

16. Data Corruption During Transfer

• Description: Power loss or disconnection interrupts data transfer, corrupting files.
• Symptoms: Files become unreadable or inaccessible.
• Recovery: Logical reconstruction of damaged files.

17. Encrypted Drive Failure

• Description: Encryption keys are lost, or encrypted drives fail to unlock.
• Symptoms: Drive detected, but data is inaccessible without credentials.
• Recovery: Decryption tools and forensic methods to recover data.

18. Accidental Formatting or Deletion

• Description: Files or partitions are mistakenly deleted or formatted.
• Symptoms: Empty drive or missing files.
• Recovery: Partition recovery and file reconstruction tools.

19. TRIM Issues (SSDs/M.2)

• Description: Improper handling of TRIM commands erases recoverable data blocks.
• Symptoms: Data loss even after accidental deletion.
• Recovery: Recovery may be limited if TRIM has already wiped data blocks.

20. Water or Liquid Damage

• Description: Exposure to liquids damages internal components.
• Symptoms: Drive not recognised, short circuits, or physical damage.
• Recovery: Drying and repairing the drive to extract data.

Our Data Recovery Process

1. Free Evaluation
   • Initial phone or email consultation to diagnose the problem.
2. Diagnosis and Assessment
   • Detailed analysis of the drive to determine recovery feasibility.
3. Data Recovery
   • Advanced tools and techniques to recover data securely.
4. Data Verification
   • Ensure all recovered data is intact and accessible.
5. Data Delivery
   • Return recovered data via secure methods or on a new drive.

Types of Data We Recover

• Photos and Videos: Irreplaceable memories or professional media.
• Documents: Word, Excel, PDFs, and other vital business or personal files.
• Databases: SQL, Access, and other database files.
• Emails: Archived or deleted emails.
• Operating Systems and Applications: Rebuilds for mission-critical systems.

Contact Manchester Data Recovery Today

If you’re facing data loss, don’t panic. At Manchester Data Recovery, we have the expertise to handle any hard drive brand, interface, or fault. With 25 years of experience, competitive pricing, and fast turnaround times, we are your trusted partner for professional data recovery services in Manchester.

Contact us now for a free evaluation and get your data back today!