Dell Alienware Aurora desktops are designed for high-performance computing, making them a preferred choice for gaming, creative professionals, and businesses requiring powerful systems. However, when a hard drive or SSD begins to fail, it can trigger Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors, leading to system crashes and data loss.
This case study details how we successfully recovered critical manufacturing data from a Dell Alienware Aurora hard disk, after BSOD errors prevented access to essential business files.
As Leeds Data Recovery, with 25 years of experience, we used bad sector recovery, SSD firmware repair, and forensic-level data extraction techniques to restore lost manufacturing company files.
Dell Alienware Aurora Displaying BSOD Due to Disk Issues
A manufacturing company contacted us after their Dell Alienware Aurora desktop repeatedly crashed, with the following issues:
- Frequent BSOD errors, including “Critical Process Died” and “Inaccessible Boot Device.”
- Windows attempted repairs but failed to boot.
- BIOS detected the hard drive, but the system would not load.
- The drive contained critical CAD designs, production schedules, and operational data.
Since further attempts to restart the system could worsen disk degradation, an immediate professional recovery solution was required.
Diagnosis & Evaluation
When the Dell Alienware Aurora’s hard drive (HDD/SSD) arrived at our cleanroom facility, we conducted a full hardware and file system diagnostic. Our findings:
- Bad sectors were detected on the HDD/SSD – Causing system crashes and BSOD errors.
- File system corruption (NTFS) – Making stored data unreadable.
- No mechanical failure detected on the SSD – Meaning a logical data recovery approach was possible.
Since attempting to reinstall Windows could overwrite important data, we prioritized sector-level cloning and file system repair.
The Recovery Process
1. Cloning & Imaging the Failing Hard Drive/SSD
To preserve the original data, we:
- Created a forensic sector-by-sector clone of the Dell Alienware Aurora’s drive.
- Used advanced recovery tools to bypass bad sectors and extract readable data.
2. Repairing the File System & Recovering Lost Data
Since the file system was partially corrupted, we:
- Rebuilt the Master File Table (MFT) and NTFS structure.
- Extracted business-critical documents, CAD files, and production reports.
3. Verifying & Restoring Manufacturing Company Data
Once data extraction was complete, we:
- Checked all recovered manufacturing and business files for accuracy.
- Repaired damaged spreadsheets and production logs.
- Transferred the fully restored data to a secure external storage device.
The Results: 99% Data Recovery Success
Thanks to our bad sector recovery and file system reconstruction techniques, we successfully recovered 99% of the manufacturing company’s lost data, including:
✅ Engineering blueprints and CAD design files
✅ Production schedules and factory reports
✅ Financial records, operational data, and client invoices
The company was able to restore its critical business data, preventing costly delays in manufacturing operations.
Why Choose Us?
With 25 years of experience and tens of thousands of successful recoveries, we are the leading HDD & SSD data recovery specialists in Leeds and the UK. Our expertise includes:
✔ BSOD-related data recovery & system crash troubleshooting
✔ Bad sector repair & SSD firmware restoration
✔ NTFS file system reconstruction & CAD file recovery
✔ Secure & confidential business data retrieval
If your computer is displaying BSOD errors, failing to boot, or preventing access to critical files, stop using it immediately and contact us for expert data recovery.