IBM Deskstar Hard Drive Recovery – Aberdeen Data Recovery

At Aberdeen Data Recovery, we are Scotland’s most experienced provider of IBM Deskstar hard drive recovery services, with over 25 years of expertise in recovering data from damaged, unresponsive or failed drives. Whether your Deskstar HDD has stopped booting, shows a “No Boot Disk Detected” error, or has suffered physical failure, our dedicated engineers can help.

🖥️ Case Example: IBM Deskstar – Drive Not Detected After Power Loss

A client contacted us with an issue involving their 100GB IBM Deskstar hard drive, which had been left running over the weekend while transferring video files from a camcorder. On returning, they discovered the transfer had failed. After powering the system down for a rest period, the PC would no longer boot past the BIOS screen and displayed a “No boot disk detected” message.

🔍 Diagnostic Findings

  • The IBM Deskstar was not being recognised in BIOS.

  • The drive did not spin up on power—indicating a motor failure.

  • No clicking or beeping sounds, ruling out head crash or firmware fault.

🛠️ Our Professional Recovery Process

Our data recovery experts followed these steps to recover the client’s critical data:

1. Drive Assessment

  • Drive removed from system and tested in a controlled lab environment.

  • Confirmed motor failure through power and signal tests.

2. Motor Replacement in Cleanroom

  • Drive opened in our cleanroom.

  • Motor was carefully upgraded using a matching donor component.

  • Spindle alignment and head stability verified to protect platters.

3. Full Imaging and Clone Creation

  • Repaired drive cloned sector-by-sector using forensic-grade imaging tools.

  • Bad sectors and unstable read zones managed using adaptive cloning.

4. File System Analysis and Data Recovery

  • NTFS file system reconstructed from the clone.

  • Full recovery of camcorder video files and additional personal data.

5. Secure Data Delivery

  • Verified recovered data with integrity checks.

  • Data returned to the client on a new external drive.

💽 Supported IBM Deskstar Models

We recover data from all IBM Deskstar series and configurations, including:

  • IBM Deskstar 120GXP, 180GXP, 60GXP, 75GXP, and 40GV

  • IDE (PATA), SATA, and early ATA-100 interfaces

  • Internal 3.5″ desktop hard drives

  • Drives integrated in older Dell, IBM, and custom-built PCs

🔌 Supported Interfaces & File Systems

Interfaces:

  • IDE (PATA), SATA, ATA-100

File Systems:

  • NTFS, FAT32, exFAT – Windows

  • HFS+, APFS – Mac systems

  • EXT3, EXT4 – Linux

We also specialise in dual-boot systems and legacy file systems for archival data recovery.

💼 Why Choose Aberdeen Data Recovery?

  • 🧠 25+ Years of IBM and Legacy Hard Drive Recovery Experience

  • 🧪 Cleanroom Facilities for Safe Mechanical Repair

  • 🔐 Fully GDPR-Compliant & Confidential Handling

  • 💬 Free Diagnostic – No Data, No Fee

  • ⚡ 48-Hour Emergency Recovery Service Available

Our team is trusted by thousands of home users, professionals, small businesses, and IT support providers across the UK.

📞 Contact Us for IBM Deskstar Data Recovery

If your IBM Deskstar hard drive is no longer recognised, or you’re seeing a “No Boot Disk Detected” error, contact the specialists at Aberdeen Data Recovery. We’ll provide a thorough diagnostic and a safe, effective data recovery solution.

Aberdeen Data Recovery – Scotland’s leading experts in IBM Deskstar and legacy data recovery.