Probably not!

Most of the time, your data can be recovered here at DriveFish with our standard recovery costing $199, literally thousands of dollars less than some other companies. There are unfortunately many companies out there who will gladly charge these amounts to people who don’t know any better for the same services DriveFish performs for a tenth of the price.

All we can do about that here is to keep being honest with our customers and charging fair prices for the work we do that has pleased so many people so far.

If your drive turns out to be in need of advanced recovery, DriveFish has a partnership with the most cutting edge advanced data recovery company in the industry. This gives our customers a free diagnoses with (normally 250$), as well as 10% off their recovery fee, which can be very significant. Of course, you have the choice whether or not to pursue advanced recovery, and you can know that DriveFish will be honest with you about your options and ensuring you receive the best priced and most secure data recovery possible.

Let DriveFish take care of your data recovery needs for the best prices and customer service on the web!

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Looking for cheap data recovery? Does DriveFish provide the best cheap data recovery service? First let’s define “cheap”.

Cheap – adjective: costing very little; relatively low in price; inexpensive: a cheap hard drive.

If this is our definition then: YES! DriveFish offers the best, most affordable cheap data recovery service.

The quality of our work, our level of customer service and our commitment to the integrity of your data is however, not cheap.

Just the price! DriveFish charges super reasonable flat fees regardless of the complexity of your recovery. Massive software corruption, bad firmware and circuit boards, motor mount repairs, actuator arm repairs – all priced the same.

Cheap data recovery! Affordable data recovery! Best data recovery!

It doesn’t matter what you call it – we provide a service we feel that anyone with a failed disk could use. We advise you for FREE and help to save you money.

Check out some of our reviews and Get Started!

Happy (and cheap!)Recovery!

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Seeing something like this when you start your computer?

• The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)

The exact letters and numbers of the error code don’t really matter. What this means for most people is formatting the hard drive and losing every bit of data on it then reinstalling Windows. To people with files, photos, email and other digital items they cannot afford to have deleted this is unacceptable. In this scenario you are in need of data recovery. We strongly suggest not powering the drive up or continuing trying to start the system. Just fill out our handy form and send it to the experts.

The dreaded blue screen of death! Eh…it’s not so bad.

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While Dell doesn’t manufacture hard drives, they do build computers. Lots of them!

Dell data recovery is something many of our customers are looking for because they have a Dell computer that crashed or was struck by lightning. Seeing the dreaded Blue Screen of Death? No power at all? You need Dell data recovery.

Just check out our easy to follow instructions on how to identify and remove the actual hard drive from the Dell computer and send it to us. If you need any help just call us and we’ll be happy to help. Dell data recovery is something we excel in and we look forward to serving you.

Happy Recovery!

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We offer data recovery on all types of hard drives including Seagate.

Seagate has been manufacturing hard disks since around the late 70′s and design good hard drives. In our experience, Seagate data recovery isn’t needed more that another type of hard drive. We have lots experience with Seagate drives because of how available they are to consumers.

Have a Seagate hard drive in need of data recovery? Just fill out our easy online form and send us the drive. If you have a warranty we are happy to RMA the drive once we complete the recovery process – just let us know what the RMA number is and pay shipping costs.  For your peace of mind, our labs do not invalidate any warranties.

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We offer data recovery on all types of hard drives including Western Digital.

Western Digital, often referred to as WD,  has been making hard drives since the early 80′s and make good hard drives. Western Digital data recovery isn’t needed any more that any other brand of drive in our experience. We do have great experience with Western Digital (WD) drives because of how common they are in the marketplace.

If you have a Western Digital hard drive in need of data recovery simply fill out our easy web form and send us the disk. If you have a warranty situation we are happy to RMA the disk for you after recovery – just let us know what the RMA number is and pay shipping. Western Digital accepts drives directly from DriveFish and our labs do not invalidate any warranty so you can rest at ease.

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When your disk arrives at the DriveFish headquarters, your order is scanned into our secured database (you’ll get an email letting you know we received it) and then assigned to an engineer. Then begins a process that is designed to make sure the integrity of your data is not compromised.

The notes you made about you disk are read and interpreted to help us understand whether the issue is logical or physical. If the issue is probably logical, your disk is immediately cloned to a hard drive we know is in perfect working order. This ensures that when we get to work trying to put your file system back in order, that we don’t aggravate any latent physical or hardware issues with the disk you sent in. Many recovery companies don’t bother doing this because it does take a long time and just adds another step to the recovery process. Anyone that you deal with should be able to promise you that this step will occur and that they know how to do it properly. Cloning is a must. The next time you power on the disk could be its last to work properly!

If the issue seems to be physical or hardware based (from reading your comments about the disk), we will do a disk inspection before spinning the drive up in an attempt to clone it. We will check the circuit boards, the power supply the internals (read/write heads, spindle, head actuator) and the platters – all in a clean room environment. One key thing we are looking for is a head crash. Not only will we check the surface of the platters for damage but will check the pillows (filters) under a microscope for any indication of magnetic coating on the filter. If we see any indication of a head crash – the process stops there and the disk is carefully put back together so we can advise you to go with an advanced recovery. We will never jeopardize your chances of recovery by trying to resolve a head crash here at DriveFish. That is not a job for us but rather our partner DriveSavers.  Read more here about why this is important.

If there is no indication of a head crash we will solve the electronics or motor problem(s) if present, put the disk back together and attempt to clone the drive. The point is we never will just sit there powering your drive up and down trying to get it to mount. It is very important to take powering a malfunctioning drive very seriously – and at DriveFish we do just that! This ensures that regardless of whether we collect a fee, you can count on us to ensure your best chance of recovery.

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It happens more often than you might think.  A poor soul send their disk to a “world class recovery specialist that has been in business over 300 years” and gets taken for all they can afford. It works like this: Promises are made to recover the data for a low price, the disk is delivered to the promise making party, the price is raised – many times based on the emotional state of the customer, the customer ends up paying a ridiculous amount for recovery.

Please don’t fall victim to this! Be sure you have a clear view of all prices and markups before doing business. Be sure you ask the right questions. We have seen “estimates” for single volume disks without massive hardware issues totaling over $9500. Luckilly, that customer opted out and sent the drive to us. If you want to be taken care of without the hassle, give us a call.

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When shipping a hard drive you should remember 3 things:

• Use a box! A box  is very important and will prevent further damage to your hard drive if there is any physical damage and even damage when there was none to begin with. Don’t use a padded envelope and please don’t just wrap it in brown paper and put stamps on it (even though we had a succesful recovery on that one -whew!).

• Use an air carrier like UPS or Fedex with a tracking number and insurance. We do not recommend the United StatesPostal Service (Post Office).

• Antistatic! The hard drive should be either placed in an antistatic bag or simply wrapped in paper. If you can find antistatic foam peanuts those are best but if you wrap the drive well bubble wrap will do. Don’t use regular foam peanuts – you’ve probably had them stick to your pants or dress before. Static = Bad!

If you follow these simple recommendations you will ensure  that your hard drive will arrive to us safe and secure!

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Not neccesarily. If your disk is clicking that generally indicates that you have a problem with the read/write heads attempting to scan the surface of the platter. If you hear a clicking, grinding or other odd noice from your disk we suggest you shut it down immediately and send it in. If it is in fact a head crash, you may need advanced recovery.

It could also just be a problem with the electronics, motor, actuator arm or any number of problems. You best bet is to pack it carefully and send to us so we can give you the best chance of recovery. Don’t give up hope – if we recover your data you pay a reasonable flat fee!

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