Hard Drive Data Recovery Service – Leeds Data Recovery

With 25 years of experience, Leeds Data Recovery specialises in recovering data from all leading hard drive manufacturers and models. We support a wide range of hard drive types, including HDD, SSD, SSHD, NVMe, SATA, SAS, SCSI, IDE, 3.5″, 2.5″, M.2, and U.2 drives. Our expert team can resolve various issues, from physical damage to logical errors, ensuring your valuable data is retrieved efficiently and securely.

Top Hard Drive Manufacturers We Support

We recover data from the top 10 selling hard drive brands in the UK and Ireland, including:

• Toshiba
• Western Digital (WD)
• Seagate
• Bipra
• HGST
• Samsung
• Crucial
• Intel
• SanDisk
• Kingston

Supported Hard Drive Types

• HDD (Hard Disk Drives): 3.5″ desktop drives, 2.5″ laptop drives, enterprise-grade drives.
• SSD (Solid-State Drives): SATA SSDs, M.2 NVMe SSDs, PCIe SSDs, and U.2 SSDs.
• SSHD (Hybrid Drives): Combining HDD storage with SSD speed.
• Enterprise Drives: SAS, SCSI, and RAID-configured drives.

Common Hard Drive Issues We Recover From

1. Physical Damage

• Examples: Damaged platters, read/write heads, or connectors.
• Our Solution: Cleanroom repairs and advanced recovery techniques.

2. Logical Errors

• Examples: File system corruption, partition table errors, or accidental formatting.
• Our Solution: Logical data recovery using specialised software.

3. Firmware Failures

• Examples: Corrupted firmware causing the drive to become inaccessible.
• Our Solution: Firmware restoration or bypass.

4. Bad Sectors

• Examples: Portions of the drive become unreadable due to wear and tear.
• Solution: Data extracted from healthy sectors.

5. Electrical Failures

• Examples: Power surges damaging the PCB (Printed Circuit Board).
• Solution: PCB repair or replacement.

6. RAID Failures

• Examples: Degraded RAID arrays, failed rebuilds, or multiple drive failures.
• Solution: Reconstruction of RAID configurations and data recovery.

7. Human Error

• Examples: Accidental deletion, formatting, or reconfiguration.
• Solution: Advanced recovery techniques to retrieve lost files.

8. Software and Malware Issues

• Examples: Virus attacks, ransomware, or OS-level corruption.
• Solution: Data recovery combined with malware removal.

9. Overheating

• Examples: Prolonged use causing internal damage to components.
• Solution: Repairs and recovery from damaged drives.

10. Drive Not Recognised

• Examples: BIOS or operating system fails to detect the drive.
• Solution: Diagnosis and repair of underlying hardware or software issues.

11. Knock or Fall

• Examples: Physical impact causing internal misalignment or component damage.
• Solution: Cleanroom recovery and mechanical repairs.

12. Water Damage

• Examples: Drives exposed to liquids, causing short circuits or corrosion.
• Solution: Professional recovery to minimise further damage.

By Storage Technology – We recover all HDD types:

1. Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Description: Uses spinning magnetic platters and a read/write head to store data.
• Applications: Desktop computers, laptops, servers, external storage.
• Advantages: Cost-effective for large storage capacities.
• Disadvantages: Slower speed and more prone to mechanical failures.

2. Solid-State Drive (SSD)

• Description: Uses NAND flash memory for fast, reliable data storage with no moving parts.
• Applications: Laptops, desktops, enterprise storage, mobile devices.
• Advantages: Faster data access, low power consumption, more durable.
• Disadvantages: Higher cost per GB compared to HDDs.

3. Hybrid Drive (SSHD)

• Description: Combines SSD speed with HDD capacity. Frequently accessed data is stored on the SSD portion, while the rest is stored on the HDD.
• Applications: Consumer desktops and laptops.
• Advantages: Balances speed and capacity at a moderate cost.
• Disadvantages: Performance still slower than full SSDs.

4. NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) Drives

• Description: Uses PCIe interface for extremely fast data access, often in M.2 or U.2 form factors.
• Applications: High-performance laptops, desktops, gaming systems, enterprise servers.
• Advantages: High-speed data transfer and low latency.
• Disadvantages: More expensive than SATA SSDs.

By Connection Interface

1. SATA (Serial ATA) Drives

• Description: Common interface for both HDDs and SSDs.
• Applications: Most consumer-grade computers and storage systems.
• Advantages: Widely compatible, affordable.
• Disadvantages: Slower than NVMe.

2. SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) Drives

• Description: High-speed interface mainly used in enterprise environments.
• Applications: Servers, data centers, and professional workstations.
• Advantages: Reliable, supports simultaneous data access.
• Disadvantages: More expensive and complex than SATA.

3. SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) Drives

• Description: An older interface, now largely replaced by SAS.
• Applications: Legacy systems and enterprise storage.
• Advantages: Robust and durable for heavy workloads.
• Disadvantages: Outdated and slower compared to modern interfaces.

4. IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) Drives

• Description: An older interface standard for HDDs.
• Applications: Legacy desktop and laptop computers.
• Advantages: Compatible with older systems.
• Disadvantages: Limited speed and capacity.

By Form Factor

1. 3.5-Inch Drives

• Description: Standard size for desktop and server HDDs.
• Applications: Desktop PCs, servers, and external storage enclosures.
• Advantages: Higher capacity.
• Disadvantages: Larger physical size, less portable.

2. 2.5-Inch Drives

• Description: Smaller form factor used in laptops and portable external drives.
• Applications: Laptops, gaming consoles, and external enclosures.
• Advantages: Compact and lightweight.
• Disadvantages: Typically lower capacity than 3.5-inch drives.

3. M.2 Drives

• Description: Compact SSDs designed for high-speed storage.
• Applications: Ultrabooks, gaming PCs, and enterprise servers.
• Advantages: Extremely fast and space-saving.
• Disadvantages: Compatibility depends on the system.

4. U.2 Drives

• Description: Enterprise-grade SSDs with NVMe interface.
• Applications: High-performance servers and data centers.
• Advantages: High speed and reliability.
• Disadvantages: Requires specific hardware compatibility.

Specialised Drive Types

1. External Hard Drives

• Description: Enclosed drives that connect via USB, Thunderbolt, or eSATA.
• Applications: Backup, portable storage.
• Advantages: Portable and easy to use.
• Disadvantages: Slower than internal drives.

2. Enterprise Drives

• Description: High-performance drives built for data centers and servers.
• Applications: Cloud storage, enterprise-grade applications.
• Advantages: High reliability, better durability.
• Disadvantages: Expensive.

3. RAID Drives

• Description: Drives used in RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configurations for redundancy and performance.
• Applications: Enterprise storage, NAS devices.
• Advantages: Data redundancy, higher performance.
• Disadvantages: Requires RAID setup and management.

• Extensive Experience: Over two decades of successful data recovery from all drive types and brands.
• Comprehensive Support: Capable of handling physical, logical, and environmental issues.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Advanced tools for recovering data from even severely damaged drives.
• Secure Process: Adherence to strict data privacy and confidentiality protocols.
• No-Recovery, No-Fee Guarantee: Transparent pricing and no hidden charges.

Our Data Recovery Process

1. Free Diagnostics

• Comprehensive evaluation of the hard drive to identify the issue.
• Detailed recovery plan with clear timelines and costs.

2. Advanced Recovery Techniques

• Mechanical repairs in cleanroom environments.
• Logical recovery for file system corruption or accidental deletions.
• Firmware restoration and RAID reconstruction.

3. Secure Data Delivery

• Recovered data is returned on a new external drive, USB device, or via secure cloud storage.

Contact Us Today

For professional and reliable hard drive recovery services, trust Leeds Data Recovery. Schedule your free diagnostic evaluation now and let us recover your valuable data!