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For 35+ years, we have remained the world leader in data recovery for power-related damaged devices. Let the experts at Ontrack help you get your data back.

Whether large or small, power surges and lightning strikes can result in major data loss. Rest assured that no matter the device, or the extent of damage, Ontrack’s experts are available 24/7/365 to help you get your data back.

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Ontrack offer's flexible service offerings to meet your unique needs and budgetary considerations. Our experts are on standby 24/7/365.

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We want you to have control over your data recovery process. You'll know exactly what can be recovered before paying.

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Backed by the world’s largest R&D team, we have the knowledge and ability to address your unique data recovery needs.

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As the world’s leader in data recovery, our R&D team is equipped with the knowledge and ability to address your data recovery needs in the event of an incident involving lightning, power surges or power outages, no matter the device or make and model.

Ontrack recovers data from devices damaged by lightning or power events, including:

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What should I do if my device is damaged in a lightning strike, power surge or power outage?

Losing crucial data can be devastating in any case, but there are a few tips to keep in mind to lessen the possibility of additional damage when you’ve experienced data loss from a lightning strike or power event.

Do not try to operate a device that has been visibly damaged.
Trying to operate laptops, desktops and other devices that have been clearly damaged during a power event or lightning strike as you normally would may do more harm than good and render data unrecoverable.
Avoid trying to use DIY data recovery software on broken devices.
Data recovery software is meant for use on devices with drives that are functioning properly; trying to run the software on a device that has been damaged by lightning, a power surge or a power outage could make recovering your data more difficult or, even worse, lead to irreversible damage.
Contact a professional data recovery expert, immediately.
Truth be told, recovering data from damaged devices requires a unique set of skills. In cases where media has been burned or blown due to lightning or power events, it’s best to trust the experts with recovering any critical data.
Create a natural disaster data recovery plan.
Having data readily available can make all the difference, so having a recovery plan in place in the event of an electrical surge or outage event is key. Keep your location in mind when estimating the opportunity for lightning and power surge or outage threats and align your information security policies with the risks accordingly. It’s also important to remember that there’s no time like the present to back up your data. A good backup strategy is a fail-safe way to ensure that all is not lost should your devices become exposed to power surge or lightning damage.

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4-Step Data Recovery Process

We ensure that our process is transparent, quick and safe. You’ll be informed every step of the way for complete peace of mind.

Consultation

Free Evaluation

The entire evaluation process is transparent with no hidden costs. Once we receive your device, our engineers recommend the best solution, send a fixed price quote and an overview of service levels and delivery schedules.

Data Recovery

With your approval, we recover your data based on your chosen service level. Through our secure portal you can track the status of your recovery and view a list of recoverable files.

Data Return

Once your data has been recovered, we’ll send it back to you on an encrypted external device via next day delivery free of charge.

How Fast Do You Need Your Data Back?

Our team of trusted experts are on standby to help. We offer flexible service offerings to meet your unique needs and budgetary considerations.

Standard

5-7 business days

Priority

2-4 business days

Emergency

24/7 Until Completion

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to recover data from a failed hard drive?

The cost of recovering data from a damaged storage device is determined by the time and effort that goes into getting the data you need and not by the size of the drive or volume of data. This makes it difficult to give you a price without evaluating your situation first.In any case, we rely on our unmatched data recovery expertise and 35 years of industry experience to work as efficiently as possible, meaning you'll always get a great price from us.

Can you repair a hard drive that isn’t spinning?

A hard drive that isn't spinning could indicate a mechanical problem. For the safety of your essential data, you should turn off the drive or computer as soon as possible and contact us for further advice. If a hard drive spins up and then stops after a few seconds, it could indicate damage to the platters inside the housing. Damage can occur when the read/write heads scrape the surface of the drive platters. This condition is known as a head crash. To ensure the potential for a successful data recovery, do not leave the drive powered on or allow it to cycle on and off. The longer a drive with a head crash is left running, the more damage that can occur.

Does hard drive data recovery always need to be performed in a cleanroom?

A cleanroom is a static and dustfree environment that protects a hard drive's platters during the data recovery process. If a hard drive has suffered mechanical failure or physical damage, the sealed mechanism will need to be opened in a cleanroom to access internal components such as the actuator assembly, read/write heads, and the magnetically-coated platters that hold data.

Is it safe to open my hard drive?

Standard hard drives that contain internal spinning platters require a cleanroom—a special static and dust-free environment that allows technicians to access components inside the drive housing. It is not safe to open a hard drive outside of a cleanroom and doing so allows dust particles to enter the mechanism.Even airborne microscopic particles can cause the drive to malfunction, and the read/write heads will damage the platter surfaces. This reduces the chances for your data to be recovered and makes future attempts by a professional data recovery company difficult to impossible. If your files are irreplaceable and no backup exists, call us immediately for help.

Why does my hard drive make clicking sounds?

Mechanical hard drives that contain spinning platters make clicking (or ticking) sounds for different reasons. As part of normal functions, the drive will make clicking sounds whenever the computer or the external drive are switched on. You can even hear a recognizable rhythm to the sounds emanating from the drive when it first spins up. Beyond these perfectly normal sounds, a hard drive that clicks repeatedly can indicate a problem that could cause serious data loss. If your data is properly backed up, you can typically replace the drive with a new one and restore your data by transferring it to the new drive. However, if you find that your important files were not backed up, switch off the computer or the external drive as soon as possible and contact Ontrack for a free consultation.

Experiences that matter

Ontrack has extensive experience with all types of data loss scenarios. Our goal is to provide our customers with peace of mind in the event of data loss due to hardware failure, human error, natural disasters or cyberattacks.

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Million+

Customers and growing

120

Petabytes+

Of recovered data

73,661,023,683

Of data files recovered over the last twenty years... and more and more every day!

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Why Ontrack Data Recovery

Multiple Service Offerings

Complete Transparency

Unrivaled Global Expertise

Power-Related Damage Data Recovery Services

As the world’s leader in data recovery, our R&D team is equipped with the knowledge and ability to address your data recovery needs in the event of an incident involving lightning, power surges or power outages, no matter the device or make and model.

Ontrack recovers data from devices damaged by lightning or power events, including:

What should I do if my device is damaged in a lightning strike, power surge or power outage?

Losing crucial data can be devastating in any case, but there are a few tips to keep in mind to lessen the possibility of additional damage when you’ve experienced data loss from a lightning strike or power event.

What Our Customers Say About Our Data Recovery Services

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Free Evaluation

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How Fast Do You Need Your Data Back?

Our team of trusted experts are on standby to help. We offer flexible service offerings to meet your unique needs and budgetary considerations.

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Emergency

Frequently Asked Questions

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