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Data recovery

Protect the media before attempting recovery

Stop using a failing drive. Every additional write, restart or repair tool may reduce the chance of recovering important files.

0 PLNdiagnosis with an approved repair
3–12 monthswarranty depending on the service
Gdańsk+on-site support by appointment
Online 24/7request forms are always available

Protect the media before attempting recovery

Stop using a failing drive. Every additional write, restart or repair tool may reduce the chance of recovering important files.

Initial assessment

We identify the media, symptoms and whether the fault appears logical, electronic or mechanical.

Read-only approach

When possible, work starts from a sector copy instead of modifying the original media.

Specialist laboratory

Cases requiring clean-room mechanical work can be referred after the options and cost are explained.

What to do before anything else

With data loss, the first hour matters more than anything that follows.

Do thisDo not do this
Stop using the drive immediatelyDo not keep restarting a clicking drive
Disconnect power if the drive makes noisesDo not reinstall the system "to fix it"
Call us before trying anything elseDo not run repair tools on a drive with important data
Write down what happened and whenDo not open the drive yourself
Keep the device somewhere dry and safeDo not wait weeks hoping it improves

What we can and cannot promise

Data recovery is the one area where nobody honest guarantees an outcome in advance.

Deleted files

Good odds if nothing has been written to the drive since. Every hour of continued use lowers them. Recovery takes 7–28 days.

Failing drive, still readable

We clone the drive 1:1 first — from 199 PLN — and work from the copy, never from the failing original.

Mechanical failure

Clicking or grinding means a physical fault. Each power-on can damage the platter further, which is why we ask you to stop.

Your privacy

We never publish drive contents, file names or any customer data. Our before-and-after photos show the hardware only.

If the data matters, call +48 519 745 867 rather than filling in a form. Every hour counts here, and the phone is answered around the clock.

Data recovery questions

What people ask when files are at stake.

How much does data recovery cost?

It is quoted individually, because the cost depends on whether the drive is logically damaged or mechanically failed. Cloning a still-readable drive starts at 199 PLN. We give you the price after assessing the drive, not before.

How long does recovery take?

Recovering deleted files typically takes 7 to 28 days. We give you a realistic window once we have seen the drive.

My drive is clicking. Is it recoverable?

Sometimes, but every restart lowers the chances. Clicking indicates a mechanical fault — disconnect the power and do not try to run it again until we have looked at it.

Will you see my files?

We work with the drive, not with your content, and we never publish file names or data. If you have specific confidentiality requirements, tell us when you hand the drive over.

Tell us what happened to your device

Describe the symptoms and device model. We will suggest the next step and confirm the price before starting any repair.