Logical Data Recovery – Hardware OK

The most common cause of data loss can be attributed to modification or corruption of the underlying file system that stores and tracks where your files are located.  There are many circumstances when this occurs but includes accidental deletions, re-formatting and/or or re-installation of operating systems (Windows, Linux, Mac) by inexperienced users. It also includes virus activity or even a problem with the operating system itself.

In all of these cases the fault is at a logical level which means the hardware itself is still working fine.  Data Recovery can be achieved with appropriate software. An understanding of underlying file system artifacts helps insure all available data is recovered.   

Logical Data Recovery – Hardware Damaged or Failing

Data loss is due to an intermittent hardware failure or physical damage that although prevents your operating system from accessing certain files, data recovery can still be achieved using appropriate software.  Note that data destroyed at the physical storage medium level cannot be recovered by any means whether hardware repairs or software recovery. Head crash in hard drives is an example. The portion of data obliterated by the crash cannot be recovered.

Hardware Data Recovery – Hard Drive - External Component

The main culprit is the controller board which does not require opening the hard drive chassis to attempt repair and data recovery.

Hardware Data Recovery – Hard Drive - Internal Component