Scotland’s No.1 RAID and hard drive recovery specialists, offering expert solutions for physically damaged drives, including those with stuck read/write heads. If your hard drive isn’t spinning or clicking, you may be experiencing this critical issue—and we’re here to help.
What Are Stuck Read/Write Heads?
The read/write heads are delicate components that float nanometres above the hard disk platters. When a hard drive suffers physical shock, sudden power failure, or internal failure, these heads can become “stuck” to the surface of the platter. This condition prevents the platters from spinning up, and if forced, may cause severe data loss or permanent damage.
Common symptoms include:
- Hard drive not spinning at all
- Clicking or buzzing noises on power-up
- Computer not recognising the drive
- Sudden drive failure after impact or drop
Our Professional Recovery Services
At Aberdeen Data Recovery, we provide safe and specialised recovery for drives with stuck heads:
🔬 Cleanroom-Based Head Swap
We use ISO-certified cleanrooms to safely remove and replace damaged read/write heads with donor components, preventing further platter damage.
💾 Non-Destructive Diagnostics
Your drive is first examined using non-invasive methods to confirm head malfunction and assess the recovery potential.
⚙️ Advanced Firmware Repair
Some cases involve corrupt firmware preventing the heads from parking correctly—we address these issues with proprietary tools.
📂 Full Data Recovery
Once the heads are restored or replaced, our engineers image the drive sector-by-sector and extract your critical files.
Supported Devices & Brands
We recover data from all major hard drive models including:
- Desktop and Laptop HDDs – Seagate, Western Digital, Toshiba, Samsung, Hitachi, Fujitsu
- External Drives – WD My Passport, Seagate Expansion, LaCie Rugged, and more
- NAS Systems & RAID Arrays – QNAP, Synology, Drobo, Buffalo, and others
Whether your drive has failed at home or within a business RAID array, we have the tools and experience to assist.
Why Choose Aberdeen Data Recovery?
✔ Scotland’s Leading Experts
We’re recognised across the UK for our success rates and industry knowledge in recovering even the most complex failures.
✔ Free Collection Across the UK
We offer complimentary courier collection from anywhere in the UK, ensuring your device gets to us quickly and securely.
✔ No Data, No Fee Guarantee
We only charge if we successfully recover your data. Your peace of mind is our priority.
✔ Highly Secure & Confidential
Your data is handled with complete confidentiality, and we’re compliant with all UK data protection laws.
✔ Real-Time Updates
We keep you informed at every step, from diagnostics to recovery status.
The Recovery Process
- Get in Touch
Contact us via phone, email, or our online form. - Free Diagnosis
Once received, we conduct a full assessment within 24–48 hours. - Recovery & Extraction
If approved, our engineers begin the recovery, using donor parts and imaging techniques. - Return of Data
Your recovered files are transferred to a new storage device and securely shipped to you.
Preventing Further Damage
Important: Do not attempt to power up the drive repeatedly or open it yourself. This could cause irreversible platter scoring or head crash. Bring it to a professional data recovery team as soon as possible.
Customer Testimonials
“Thought I lost everything after my external drive stopped spinning. Aberdeen Data Recovery restored everything within a week—lifesavers!”
— Emma B., Inverness
“After dropping my laptop, my IT team said the data was gone. These guys brought it back. Outstanding service.”
— Dave H., Edinburgh
Contact Us Today
Whether you’re a student with a failed laptop drive or a business with a RAID issue, we’re here to recover your data safely, quickly, and securely.
📞 Call Us: 0800 6890668
🌐 Website: www.aberdeendatarecovery.co.uk