Aberdeen Data Recovery – Scotland’s #1 Hard Disk Data Recovery Specialist

Looking for expert HDD recovery services in Aberdeen? With over 25 years of experience, Aberdeen Data Recovery is the go-to solution for individuals and businesses facing hard drive failures. As Scotland’s leading data recovery specialist, we recover data from all types of hard disks and every known interface and fault.

Why Choose Aberdeen Data Recovery?

• 🏆 Scotland’s No.1 Data Recovery Specialist

• 💼 25 Years in Business – Trusted by thousands of satisfied clients

• 🛠️ Free Diagnostics – Get a no-obligation assessment

• 🧠 Extensive Expertise – Capable of solving complex data loss scenarios

Supported Hard Disk Brands

We recover data from all major hard disk brands and series, including:

• Seagate

• Western Digital (WD)

• Samsung

• Toshiba

• Hitachi (HGST)

• Intel, SanDisk, ADATA, Kingston

• Crucial, Corsair, TeamGroup, PNY, Sabrent, Fujitsu

💡 No matter the brand or model, our lab has the tools and knowledge to recover your critical data.

Interfaces We Support

Our state-of-the-art lab can recover data from all hard disk interfaces:

• SATA (Serial ATA)

• PATA / IDE (Parallel ATA)

• NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express)

• SCSI / SAS

• PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express)

• M.2 / U.2 Interface

• eSATA (External SATA)

We Recover from All Types of Hard Disk Failures

Whether it’s a physical fault or logical issue, we’ve got you covered. Our services cover:

🔧 Mechanical & Physical Damage

• Head crashes

• Spindle motor failure

• Platter damage

• PCB (Printed Circuit Board) failures

💻 Firmware & Logical Errors

• Firmware corruption

• Bad sectors

• BIOS not detecting drive

• File system corruption

💥 Electrical Issues

• Power surge damage

• Burned components

• Short circuits

🧠 User-Related Errors

• Accidental deletion

• Drive formatting

• Re-initialisation

• Partition loss

💾 SSD-Specific Faults

• NAND flash wear

• SSD controller failure

• TRIM-related data loss

• Firmware bugs

Hard Drive Recovery: Top 10 Faults That Require our Professional Data Recovery Services

When a hard drive fails, it can result in permanent data loss—unless handled by professionals. Aberdeen Data Recovery, Scotland’s #1 specialist with 25 years of experience, is fully equipped to recover data from all types of hard drive failures—from mechanical breakdowns to firmware corruption and accidental deletions.

Here are the top 10 hard drive faults that require professional data recovery, and how Aberdeen Data Recovery resolves them using industry-leading forensic techniques.

1. Mechanical Failure

Symptoms: Clicking or grinding noises, spinning irregularities, drive not detected.
Recovery Method:

• Open drive in cleanroom.

• Replace damaged components (read/write heads, motor).

• Calibrate heads and image the drive sector-by-sector for recovery.

2. Bad Sectors

Symptoms: System freezes, slow access, missing files, or read errors.
Recovery Method:

• Use hardware-level cloning tools to bypass unreadable sectors.

• Apply sector reallocation and reconstruction to retrieve data from functional zones.

3. Firmware Corruption

Symptoms: Drive spins but is undetectable or misreports size/capacity.
Recovery Method:

• Reprogram or patch the drive’s firmware using proprietary tools.

• Restore access to service area (SA) modules and system files.

4. PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Failure

Symptoms: No power, burnt components, short circuit smell.
Recovery Method:

• Replace faulty PCB with a compatible donor.

• Transplant original firmware ROM chip to maintain data alignment.

5. Logical Corruption

Symptoms: Files or folders missing, unbootable drive, partition errors.
Recovery Method:

• Reconstruct lost partitions and rebuild damaged file systems.

• Recover data using advanced logical imaging software.

6. Drive Not Recognised by BIOS or OS

Symptoms: Drive invisible during startup or in Disk Management.
Recovery Method:

• Diagnose whether it’s a firmware, PCB, or mechanical issue.

• Use low-level interface access tools to regain communication with the drive.

7. Accidental Deletion or Formatting

Symptoms: Important files lost due to user error or quick format.
Recovery Method:

• Scan unallocated space to reconstruct deleted files.

• Use file signature carving and metadata matching to rebuild directory structures.

8. Power Surge or Electrical Failure

Symptoms: Drive dead after storm, outage, or faulty PSU.
Recovery Method:

• Repair or replace damaged power regulators and circuit paths.

• Safely clone the drive for data recovery.

9. Head Crash

Symptoms: Clicking sounds, immediate read errors, severe performance issues.
Recovery Method:

• Open the drive in a cleanroom.

• Replace damaged heads and stabilise platter access.

• Perform controlled imaging to extract data from healthy sectors.

10. Platter Damage

Symptoms: Severe noise, unrecoverable data, metallic scraping sounds.
Recovery Method:

• Stabilize drive and prevent further media damage.

• Use imaging tools with adaptive read technology to recover partial or full data sets.

💼 Why Aberdeen Data Recovery?

• 🧪 25 Years of Industry Leadership

• 🧰 Cleanroom Environment for Mechanical Repairs

• 🔐 Strict Data Security & Confidentiality

• ⚙️ Tools for All Interfaces: SATA, IDE, SAS, SCSI, NVMe

• 📦 All Brands Supported: Seagate, WD, Samsung, Toshiba, Hitachi, etc.

Our Proven Recovery Process

1. Free Diagnostic Evaluation

2. Detailed Report & Quote

3. Secure Data Recovery in Clean Room Environment

4. Data Verification & Delivery

🔐 Your data is handled with strict confidentiality and security protocols at all stages.

Who We Serve

We support data recovery for:

• Home Users

• IT Support Firms

• Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

• Government and Educational Institutions

• Large Corporations

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can you recover data from a non-detecting hard drive?

Yes. We specialise in recovery from drives that are not recognised by BIOS or the operating system.

2. How long does hard disk data recovery take?

Standard recoveries take 2–5 days. Emergency services are available for critical cases.

3. Do you recover from encrypted drives?

Yes. If you provide the encryption credentials, we can recover from encrypted hard drives and SSDs.

4. Will my data be kept confidential?

Absolutely. We follow strict data privacy protocols and can sign NDAs upon request.

5. What is the cost of data recovery?

Costs depend on the fault type and drive complexity. We provide a transparent quote after a free diagnostic.

Request Your Free Diagnostic Today

Don’t let data loss disrupt your life or business. Aberdeen Data Recovery offers Scotland’s most advanced hard disk recovery services, trusted for over two decades.

📞 Contact us today for your free diagnostic assessment and take the first step toward recovering your valuable data.