FAQ — Data Recovery

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.

10,000+ cases handled since 2006
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Free diagnostic within 3 hours

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.

How does a collection point work?

You drop off your damaged media at the nearest partner location. They pack it in protective packaging provided by SOS Data Recovery and ship it to our laboratory in Ins (Anet) within 24 hours. You will receive a free diagnosis within 3 hours of receipt.

How long does LTO tape data recovery take?

The diagnosis is delivered in less than 3 hours. The recovery time depends on the tape's capacity and the nature of the failure, but most cases are resolved in 24 to 72 hours.

How long does it take to get my media to the lab?

Shipping generally takes less than 24 hours. Upon receipt at our laboratory in Ins, the diagnostic analysis is delivered in less than 3 hours. You will then receive a detailed quote by email.

What happens after I submit my media?

Your media is sent to our laboratory within 24 hours. Our team performs a free diagnosis in less than 3 hours, determines the nature of the failure and the chances of recovery, and then sends you a detailed quote. No intervention is carried out without your agreement.

What is your response time for requests submitted via form or email?

We are committed to responding to all requests within 2 business hours. Upon physical receipt of your media, the diagnosis is performed within 3 hours, and a detailed quote is sent to you before any work begins. No intervention is carried out without your explicit agreement.

Available 24/7

Data emergency? We respond immediately.

Critical data loss, server failure, tight deadline — our on-call team responds urgently, including weekends and public holidays.