What To Do If You Suspect Something Is Wrong With Your Hard Disk Or Storage Device

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If your hard drive is not responding how it used to or you are getting a dreaded “click of death” then it is definitely time to look at recovering your data. These are clear signs that your hard drive is about to fail or has already failed and if you have important data stored on that drive then it can not only be costly to recover but the longer it is left the less likely it is that it can be successfully recovered.

Symptoms can include any or a combination of the following:
1. When plugging in an external hard drive it takes a long time to recognise in the file explorer
2. Computer management does not show the external hard drive
3. The drive is asking to be formatted when plugged in
4. Folders on that drive don’t open
5. Clicking or scratching sounds coming from the hard drive
6. A series of short beeps coming from the plugged in drive

If you are getting any of these symptoms then it is worth getting a free quote from Payam Data Recovery where we will be able to use a vast array specialist tools available within the industry in our fully equipped Auckland lab that will ...
... be able to determine the exact nature of the fault you are having with your hard drive or other storage device. These quotes are in most cases final and there will be no extra charges to you except in very rare cases. Our quotes don’t obligate you in any way to go ahead with any recovery and we aim to communicate with you and provide the best advice to getting your data back in a satisfactory condition. We try to put your mind at ease and relieve the stress associated to losing important financial records or university documents or anything of significant value.

For you with a faulty hard disk the best and most important advice I can offer you is to STOP USING THE HARD DRIVE IMMEDIATELY. This will provide the best chances of data recovery no matter what the issue is and if there is any platter damage or head damage then by constantly plugging or unplugging the hard drive you could cause more damage not only to the drive and the data but also to your wallet when it comes to data recovery.

It is only recommended to see a professional data recovery engineer who is well versed in the methods of hard drive surgery or other data recovery methods and by trying to save money by taking the cheap option you can cause further more irreversible damage. This includes not opening up a hard disk that is damaged in a home environment where any minute particles of dust, debris or fingerprints can potentially cause further damage.

Our labs are equipped with the latest tools and software that will provide you with the best chance of data recovery and with the vast array of expertise available to us throughout New Zealand and Australia we offer you the best chance of getting your data back from damaged heads, bad sectors, file system problems, mobile phone recovery, and damaged USB sticks.

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