Data recovery FAQ: answers to your questions
Find answers from our specialists to the most frequently asked questions about data recovery: hard drive failures, SSD, RAID, USB drives, pricing, turnaround times and process. SOS Data Recovery (Tesweb SA), Swiss specialist since 2006 with over 10,000 cases handled, answers your questions.
Why consult our data recovery FAQ?
Our technicians answer the most frequently asked questions about hard drive, SSD, RAID, NAS, USB drive and memory card failures. Each answer is based on over 10,000 cases handled since 2006 and regularly updated. If you cannot find the answer to your question, contact us — free diagnosis within 3 hours.
Can data be recovered from a hard drive that is making noise?
Yes, in most cases. A hard drive that clicks, scrapes, or makes abnormal noises generally indicates a mechanical failure of the read/write heads. It is essential to turn off the drive immediately to avoid damaging the platters. Our laboratory operates under ISO 5 certified laminar flow to replace the faulty components and extract your data.