Case Studies

Overview: One of our clients accidentally formatted his WD Charger 2TB hard disk. He brought the hard disk to our office, and our data recovery experts were able to recover all the data from the formatted WD hard disk. Client’s Dilemma Formatted Hard Disk While working on a project, Mr. Ravi connected his pen drive and external hard disk to his computer. He intended to format his pen drive and proceeded to do so. However, he soon realized that he had mistakenly formatted his WD External Hard Drive instead of his pen drive. This was a significant issue as the hard drive contained a lot of important client data. Visiting Our Data Recovery Center: In his search for a solution, Mr. Ravi looked up “External Hard Disk Data Recovery in Hyderabad” and found LifeGuard Data  Recovery in the search results. After reviewing our business profile and customer reviews, he contacted us and explained the situation. Our team asked him to bring his WD External Hard Drive to our office for data recovery. The next day, Mr. Ravi brought his drive to our office. Identifying the Hard Drive Issue: Our data recovery experts diagnosed the hard disk and checked the second level translator of the WD hard disk to assess the possibilities for data recovery. After the assessment, we informed the client that we could recover all his data. It’s worth noting that data recovery from formatted WD SMR hard drives can be very complex. However, solutions for recovering data from formatted WD SMR drives have recently become available. WD SMR hard drives when formatted it is very complex to recover data from them. Recently, the solution for WD SMR formatted drives is available. Formatted Solution and Recovery Procedure: With the client’s permission, we began the data recovery process. We converted the External WD Hard Disk Drive from USB to SATA and connected his hard drive to our Data Recovery tool. Our data recovery experts then started working on resolving the formatted hard drive problem. Once the problem was solved, we initiated the data recovery process from the formatted hard drive. Read: How we recovered data from hard disk with beeping sounds Data Recovery from formatted Hard Disk Using our data recovery tool, we created an encrypted image of the formatted data to ensure the confidentiality of the client’s data. After the image was completed, we asked the client for a backup hard drive to restore the data. Upon receiving the backup, we saved all the recovered data on it. Hence, we recovered data from formatted hard disk Client’s Relief and Gratitude: Upon seeing the recovered data, the client was overjoyed. He expressed his gratitude to our team and promised to refer us to others in need of data recovery services.

Overview: A videographer from Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh encountered a firmware corruption issue with his Seagate 4TB external hard drive. Unable to access his data, he reached out to our office for assistance. After diagnosing the hard drive and performing the data recovery process, we successfully recovered all his data. Client’s External Hard Disk Issue and Data Recovery: One day, a power fluctuation occurred in Anantapur, causing the videographer to lose access to his external hard drive. The drive was not showing up on his system, leading to extreme anxiety. In his distress, he contacted our office and explained the issue he was facing. Courier to Our Data Recovery Center: Our team instructed the client to courier the hard drive to our office for further examination. We assured him that we would diagnose the hard disk and inform him of the problem and data recovery charges. He promptly sent his hard drive from Andhra Pradesh to our Hyderabad office. Identifying the Hard Drive Issue: Our data recovery experts conducted a thorough diagnosis of the Seagate 4TB hard drive. The diagnosis revealed that the hard drive’s firmware was corrupted. The client had crucial data stored on the drive and expressed a strong desire to recover it. He requested us to proceed with the data recovery process. Note Power fluctuation is one of the common cause of Firmware Corruption. × Dismiss this alert. Firmware Repair and Recovery Procedure: Our data recovery experts began repairing the firmware using professional data recovery tools. Once the firmware was repaired, we initiated the data recovery process from the firmware corrupted hard disk. Successful Data Recovery: We created an image of the hard drive in our data recovery tool, ensuring that the image was encrypted. We requested the client to provide a backup hard drive for restoring his data. Upon receiving the backup hard drive, we successfully restored all his data. Client’s Relief and Gratitude: The client was overjoyed and expressed immense relief upon recovering his precious data. As a videographer, the data contained important videos and photographs, making the recovery even more significant for his professional work. Data Loss Prevention Tips: As part of our service, we provided the client with data loss prevention tips to help him safeguard his data in the future. Note The information provided in this case study is based on the client’s scenario and the expertise of our data recovery team. Suggested Case Studies: Data Recovery from WD 4TB External Hard Drive Data Recovery From Seagate Rosewood 1 TB Hard Disk Data Recovery From WD Charger 2 TB HDD

Case Study: Data Recovery of WD Charger 2 TB External Hard Drive Client’s External Hard Disk Issue and Data Recovery The client had a 2 TB WD Charger external hard drive that accidentally fell from his hands. After the fall, the hard drive started making beeping sounds and was not recognized when connected to their Dell Laptop.Concerned about potential data loss, the client searched for data recovery services in Hyderabad and discovered LifeGuard Data Recovery. Visiting Our Data Recovery Center: Impressed by our reputation and positive reviews, the client contacted us and visited our LifeGuard Data Recovery office in Hyderabad to seek assistance. They explained the damage scenario to our team, and we promptly assigned a case ID. The hard drive was then sent for FREE DIAGNOSIS by our Data Recovery Experts. Identifying the Hard Drive Issue: Upon diagnosing the hard drive, our experts determined that the heads were stuck on the platters. With the client’s permission, we opened the WD Charger hard drive in our Class 100 Clean Room to address the issue. Using specialized tools, we carefully released the stuck heads from the platters. We examined the heads under a microscope and discovered that they were damaged. Fortunately, the platters showed no signs of scratches. Note It’s important to note that when a hard drive makes unusual sounds and fails to appear, immediate action should be taken, and data recovery experts should be consulted to avoid further data loss. × Dismiss this alert. Swapping Heads and Recovery Procedure: In our Class 100 Clean Room, we replaced the damaged heads of the WD Charger hard drive. Since WD Charger hard drives are encrypted, we converted the drive from USB to SATA after unlocking its ROM. With the necessary modifications, we initiated the data recovery process. Successful Data Recovery: Fortunately, we were able to successfully recover all the important data from the client’s WD Charger hard drive. We requested a backup hard drive from the customer and saved all the recovered data onto it. The customer, who was a videographer with various client videos and photographs on the drive, was extremely relieved and satisfied with therecovery outcome. Conclusion: In conclusion, our team at LifeGuard Data Recovery successfully recovered all the important data from the client’s damaged WD Charger 2 TB external hard drive. By operating inour Class 100 Clean Room and utilizing our expertise in data recovery, we resolved the issue of stuck heads, replaced the damaged heads, and converted the drive from USB to SATA. We were then able to retrieve all the data, including valuable client videos and photographs. The customer expressed their gratitude and relief at having their precious data recovered. Suggested Reading: Data Recovery from Seagate 1 TB Hard Drive (Case Study) External Hard Drive Not Detecting

Seagate Rosewood 1 TB Hard Drive Data Recovery Case Study Client’s Dilemma: A Failing Laptop and Loss Data A client approached us with a 1 TB hard drive from a laptop that wouldn’t turn on. The laptop had been taken to a repair center where the client was informed that the hard drive was faulty and needed to be replaced. However, the client had important files on the drive that he couldn’t afford to lose. The technician at the repair center was unable to recover the data and suggested the client consult data recovery experts. Finding a Solution: LifeGuard Data Recovery The client then searched for “data recovery experts in Hyderabad” and found our company, LifeGuard Data Recovery. After reading about our services and reviews, he decided to contact us. He visited our office in Hyderabad and handed over his hard drive. Our team diagnosed the hard drive and found a physical problem. We explained the issue and our recovery process to the client. The Diagnosis: A Clicking Hard Drive The hard drive, a Seagate Rosewood, was making a clicking sound. Upon opening it, we found that the platter was unscratched and the heads, which are crucial for reading and writing data, appeared to be in good condition under a microscope. However, they were not performing these operations. As hard drives age, the heads can often be the first component to fail. The Solution: A Donor Drive When a hard drive’s heads are damaged, a donor drive is needed for repair. A donor drive is a hard drive of the same model and firmware version. Different companies have different matching guides for this process. We found a suitable donor drive and swapped the faulty heads with the heads from the donor drive. The Recovery: Successful Data Retrieval After connecting the repaired hard drive to our data recovery tool, it started up without any clicking sound. We saved the critical firmware files and checked the sectors area, which was not encrypted. We then created a task and began the recovery procedure. Before imaging the drive, we sent the data structure to the client for confirmation. Once he confirmed it, we began the imaging process. After two days, we successfully recovered all the data from the faulty hard drive. We then asked the client for a backup drive and transferred all the recovered data onto it. The Outcome: A Relieved and Grateful Client The client, a freelance accountant with data from various companies on his laptop, was overjoyed. He had feared his important data was lost forever and was extremely grateful for our service.