External hard drives
We assess drives that disconnect, fail to mount or cannot be accessed by the computer.
Core Link Systems
Data Recovery
Assessment of inaccessible or at-risk files on supported storage devices.
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If files have become inaccessible or a storage device is behaving unusually, avoid repeated recovery attempts and describe what happened. We can assess the device and discuss possible options. Recovery cannot be guaranteed and depends on the media condition and the nature of the fault.
Start with the condition of the storage device.
An inaccessible file may result from several different storage or system issues. Avoid repeated recovery attempts where the data matters; available options depend on the device condition and the nature of the fault.
- External hard drives
- Internal hard drives
- Solid-state drives
- Deleted or missing files
- Storage from a failed laptop
- Recovery options and priorities
- Drive recognition and access symptoms
- Error messages or changes in file availability
- Steps already taken to recover or copy the data
Data Recovery Options
These are some of the issues we assess. We discuss repair or upgrade options after reviewing the fault.
Internal hard drives
We review access and recognition issues on desktop and laptop drives.
Solid-state drives
We assess supported SSDs and discuss possible next steps based on the drive and the reported fault.
Deleted or missing files
Tell us which files are missing and what changed before you first noticed the problem.
Storage from a failed laptop
We can assess whether the storage in a laptop that will not boot can be accessed separately.
Recovery options and priorities
We discuss the files you need most and any earlier recovery attempts before proposing next steps.
Repair Services Built Around Trust
Start with an Assessment
We use the symptoms and equipment details to decide which checks are appropriate.
Review the Options
We explain the findings, proposed work and relevant parts or compatibility considerations.
Agree Before Work Begins
You can review the scope and cost and ask questions before deciding whether to proceed.
Why choose Core Link Systems?
Practical IT Support with Clear Next Steps
Device diagnostics
We start with the symptoms and recent changes to narrow down what needs checking.
Clear next steps
We explain the findings in plain language so you know what options are available.
Cost before approval
We discuss the proposed work and its cost with you before you decide to go ahead.
Repair and upgrade advice
We discuss repair, upgrade or replacement options based on the condition of your equipment.
Personal and business support
We work with laptops, desktops and consoles as well as servers and point-of-sale equipment.
Work you agree to
You can review the scope of the proposed work and ask questions before approving it.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you guarantee that my data will be recovered?
Recovery depends on the storage type, the fault and the condition of the device. We discuss what appears possible after an assessment.
Can you assess an external drive that my computer cannot see?
Yes. Share the model and whether it disconnects, makes unusual noises or appears on any computer.
Can you check files on a laptop that no longer starts?
We can assess the storage separately where the device design and storage condition allow.
What should I tell you before the assessment?
Tell us which files you need, what happened before they became inaccessible and what recovery or repair steps have already been tried.
Information that helps protect data
- Storage device type and the files you need
- Whether the device was dropped, exposed to liquid or making unusual sounds
- Any recovery software or repair steps already attempted