The timeline for hard drive data recovery depends on the type of failure, severity of damage, and the amount of data involved.
Logical Recovery: 3-5 Business Days
When the drive hardware is functional but data is inaccessible due to:
- Deleted files or formatted drives
- Corrupted file systems
- Operating system failures
- Virus damage
These recoveries are typically the fastest because no physical repairs are needed.
Physical Recovery: 5-10 Business Days
When the drive requires hardware repair:
- Head replacements require donor parts
- Clean room work takes time
- Multiple imaging attempts may be needed
- Data extraction can be slow from damaged media
RAID Recovery: 7-14 Business Days
Complex array recoveries take longer due to:
- Multiple drives to diagnose and recover
- Array reconstruction complexity
- Large data volumes
- Verification of recovered data
Emergency Services: 24-72 Hours
For urgent business needs, expedited services are available:
- Priority queue placement
- Dedicated technician assignment
- 24/7 lab access
- Priority processing and communication
Factors That Affect Timeline
- Drive capacity (larger drives take longer)
- Extent of damage
- Availability of donor parts
- Amount of data to verify