Desktop (Workstation and Server) Hard Drive Data Recovery:
iCube Development provides data recovery services for desktop hard drives that no longer function correctly due to mechanical, electrical, and firmware failures. Desktop hard drives include both workstation and server (consumer and enterprise grade) 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch hard disk drives (HDD's). A mechanical hard disk drive is a storage device that stores digitally encoded data on rapidly rotating rigid platters with magnetic surfaces.
iCube Development specializes in data recovery for all IDE, SATA, SCSI, and SAS hard drives. We are able to recover data from software and hardware based RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 configurations.
- Read our data recovery process article.
- Read what you need to know when choosing a data recovery service provider.
- Read what you should do if your storage device has failed.
Desktop HDD Mechanical Failures:
What is a HDD mechanical failure?
All mechanical hard drives operate similar to a record player. Hard drives are powered by a small 12V or 5V motor which is responsible for turning a spindle. The spindle turns magnetically coated disks (called platters) in a counter-clockwise direction. Heads are attached to an long metal arm (called the actuator arm) which rapidly moves from left to right along the radius of the disk. When operating correctly, the heads are suspended above and below a disk and read or write sectors within tracks on the magnetic surface. Sectors are processed by both the drives electrical and firmware components to produce data. If mechanical components do not function correctly the desktop hard drive's firmware may not load resulting in the hard drive not being detected (undetectable) by a computer or external chassis.
Read: How are desktop hard drive mechanical failures fixed and repaired.
Desktop HDD Electrical Failures:
What is an HDD electrical failure?
The electrical components of a desktop hard drive are located inside and outside the drive chassis. Internal electrical components are responsible for amplifying information read by the heads and assist in the mechanical movement of the actuator arm. The replacement or repair of internal electrical components must be performed inside a clean room. External electrical components are located on the printed circuit board and provide power to the the motor, regulate voltage, and interact with the the drives firmware. When an electrical failure occurs it's not possible for the desktop hard drive to function correctly; the mechanical and firmware components will not operate.
Read: How are desktop hard drive electrical failures fixed and repaired.
Desktop HDD Firmware Failures:
What is a HDD firmware failure?
Firmware instructs the mechanical and electrical components of a hard drive to perform a series of actions or operations. Drive variables such as spindle rotational speed, position of the actuator arm, and the interpretation of data read by the heads is the responsibility of firmware. Firmware is typically located on the platter(s) and replies on the proper operation of the mechanics of the desktop HDD to correctly load. Electrical components usually contain a load which instructs the mechanical function of the drive to immediately load the firmware when the desktop hard drive is turned on.
Read: How are desktop hard drive firmware failures fixed and repaired.
Things To Do:
- Do not turn on the drive, the more you power your drive the more it may become damaged.
- Do not freeze your desktop hard drive, this causes more damage than it fixes.
- Do not under any circumstances open your desktop hard drive.
- Do not bang, bump, or shake your desktop hard drive.
- Do not continue software recovery attempts (Windows, Mac, or Linux).
Call iCube Development at (888) 728-CUBE (2823) and book a free, no obligation data recovery evaluation. We'll let you know why your desktop (workstation or server) hard drive is not working, provide you a free written quote, and estimated turnaround time. Data recovery evaluations are provided on a first-come first-serve basis. Rush or emergency evaluations can be requested.
Costs & Procedure:
How much will it cost to recover my data?
Due to the variables involved with desktop hard drive failures, iCube Development is not able to provide a quote for repair or recovery without performing a free evaluation. Use our service request form, or call iCube Development at (888) 728-2823 to setup a free data recovery evaluation.
We fix desktop hard drives using this data recovery process.
Recovery services are provided to storage devices which no longer operate correctly due to mechanical, electrical, or firmware failures. Most mechanical, electrical, and firmware failures cannot be fixed by a consumer and must be repaired by a data recovery professional using specialized hardware equipment. iCube Development owns and operates a Federally Certified STD 209E (ISO 5) and ISO 14644-1 Class 100 clean room.
Failure Reasons:
Why did my desktop hard drive fail?
- Age, an average consumer desktop hard drive is designed to work for a period of 3 to 5 years.
- High temperatures are associated with workstation or server hard drive mechanical failures.
- Abuse, physical abuse is the leading cause of premature desktop hard drive failures.
- Manufacturer Defects.
- Specific brands are prone to certain types of mechanical failures.
- The more capacity a server or workstation hard drive has, the more likely it will failure (more space suggests more platters, which is more moving parts).
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