Laptop Data Recovery Services

Get Your Data Back In No Time.

Losing files on your laptop can happen without warning. Whether it’s an accidental deletion, system crash, or physical damage, the results can be stressful. At Five Star Data Recovery, we specialize in fast, secure, and professional laptop data recovery. If you have a broken drive or a software error, we can help you recover your data fast.

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Common Causes of Laptop Data Loss

Laptops are prone to various types of damage and data loss. Spills, impacts, overheating, or corrupted software can all lead to file issues. We’ve handled everything from dropped laptops to failed Windows updates and malware infections. In many cases, you can still recover personal files if you act quickly.
We often see common problems like broken hard drives, accidental formatting, damaged partitions, power surges, and failed Windows updates. These events can quickly corrupt the files system, making your data inaccessible—but not gone.

Types of Laptop Drives We Recover

Our lab handles all major types of laptop hard drives. Whether you’re dealing with traditional HDDs or modern SSDs, we can help. We frequently assist with laptop hard disk data recovery for brands like Dell, Lenovo, ASUS, and Apple, as well as recovery hp notebook

models affected by disk issues or firmware corruption.

We work on Windows, macOS, and Linux laptops. Our team can safely extract data from any drive. It doesn’t matter if the drive is removable or soldered to the board. We have the right tools to do this without causing more damage.

Our Laptop Data Recovery Process

Every case starts with a full diagnostic. We assess the health of your drive and determine whether the issue is hardware- or software-related. From there, our engineers follow a proven data recovery process to extract and reconstruct your files safely.
We always work directly from the drive where the data is stored. We never use the laptop for recovery.
Once we’ve identified what’s wrong, we’ll explain the recovery steps and give you a realistic timeline. You’ll always know what we’re doing and what to expect. If we can’t recover the data, we won’t charge you.

When Should You Remove the Hard Drive?

If your laptop won’t boot or shows no sign of power, you may need to remove the hard drive for evaluation. If you’re unsure how to do this, our technicians can help or walk you through it safely. In some cases, removing the drive helps us isolate the issue without risking further damage to the system.

Removing the drive is especially helpful when a system is water-damaged or stuck in a boot loop. This step allows us to bypass system-level issues and focus directly on the drive itself.

We Recover All File Types and Scenarios

Our team can recover lost files in almost any situation. This includes retrieving a deleted file from the recycle bin, restoring formatted partitions, and resolving files system corruption. Wework with hundreds of file types—from documents and spreadsheets to photos, videos, and business data. Whether you lost personal data from a failed backup or deleted work files by mistake, we can help. We also recover data from systems affected by failed software updates, virus damage, or even factory resets. Whether you need a single presentation back or your entire photo library, we’re ready to help.

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Why Choose Our Data Recovery Service

Five Star Data Recovery is known for reliable turnaround, transparent pricing, and a high success rate. We handle both hardware and software-related issues, including failed boots and windows recovery. Our data recovery team is here to help you restore your system or recover specific files. We will assist you at every step.

 

We help home users, business owners, students, and IT professionals. We assist them in recovering data from laptops that stopped working or became inaccessible overnight.

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Don’t wait—every failed boot or corrupted file increases the risk of permanent data loss. Contact us now to begin your laptop computer recovery. We’ll assess your device, explain your options, and work to recover your files with care. Whether it’s a failed Windows operating system or a mechanical issue, we’re ready to help.

Our team is standing by to recover your files and give you peace of mind. – Visit our lab.

  • Call us for a diagnostic.
  • You can also send your laptop from anywhere in the U.S.
  • We will take care of your data like it is our own.

Data Recovery Process

Our data recovery process is built around security, transparency, and peace of mind. From start to finish, we keep you informed with clear updates at every stage. With a commitment to honest service and no hidden fees, we follow through on every promise — ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience.

1

Drop off or Mail in Your Drive

You can visit our Glendale lab for a quick drop-off, or securely mail your device using our prepaid shipping label — whichever is more convenient for you.

2

Receive a Free Diagnosis

Our team will evaluate your device and provide a detailed diagnosis along with an initial quote — completely free of charge and with no obligation to proceed.

3

Our Engineers work on Recovering your Data

We carefully begin the recovery process using advanced tools and cleanroom procedures.

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Review & Approve the Recovered

After recovery is complete, you’ll receive a detailed file list to review so you can confirm everything important has been successfully recovered.

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Receive your recovered data

Once approved, we’ll securely transfer your data to a new drive and return it to you via pickup or insured shipping — ready for immediate use.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can you recover data from a laptop that won’t turn on?

Yes, we can recover data even if your laptop doesn’t power on at all. In most cases, we remove the internal hard drive or SSD and perform recovery directly from that storage device using specialized imaging equipment. However, some modern laptops—especially ultra-thin models or MacBooks with soldered storage—do not have removable drives. In these cases, we perform component-level recovery, which involves working directly on the laptop’s logic board or storage chips using advanced tools. Our team is fully equipped to handle both standard and complex laptop recovery scenarios.

We recover data from laptops affected by a wide range of issues, including accidental deletion, liquid damage, mechanical hard drive failure, bad sectors, operating system crashes, and more. Our team has experience with Windows, Mac, and other systems.

Yes. We offer laptop data recovery services for all major brands, including HP, Dell, Lenovo, Apple (MacBook), Asus, Acer, and others. No matter the brand or model, our process is tailored to retrieve your lost data safely and efficiently.

If your laptop’s hard drive has physical damage (like clicking, grinding, or not spinning up), we use cleanroom technology and specialized tools to safely extract data. Our engineers are trained in component-level repairs and sector-by-sector imaging for complex cases.

Standard laptop recovery takes about 3–5 business days, depending on the issue. For urgent cases, we offer Expedited and Expedited Plus services that prioritize your case 24/7 until completion.

Yes, in many cases. If the data has not been overwritten, we can often recover files from a formatted laptop drive or restore accidentally deleted files using advanced forensic techniques. Call us for a free consultation to evaluate your specific case.

Yes. We offer flat-rate laptop data recovery pricing based on the type of failure. There are no hidden fees, and diagnostics are always free. You only pay if you approve the quote and we successfully recover your data.

Absolutely. We provide free nationwide shipping for customers across the U.S. We also accept drop-offs at our Glendale, CA lab and offer local pickup for nearby cities.

No. To protect your data, we always remove the drive and create a full clone before performing recovery. This ensures that your original laptop drive remains untouched and safe throughout the entire recovery process.

We recover a wide range of file types including documents, photos, videos, emails, databases, and application files. Whether it’s personal files or business-critical data, we aim to recover everything that matters to you.

See Why Thousands Trust Us With Their Important Data

Data loss is stressful — but working with us doesn’t have to be. Watch how our team handles each recovery with care, professionalism, and precision. From diagnostics to delivery, we offer flat-rate pricing, honest communication, and proven results — all from our secure Glendale lab.

Testimonials from Satisfied Clients

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“My laptop completely shut down the week before my master’s thesis was due. I was panicking. Five Star Data Recovery diagnosed the issue as a failed SSD and recovered everything within a few days. They literally saved my degree!”

Emily K.

Northridge, CA

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“After spilling coffee on my MacBook, it wouldn’t turn back on. Apple told me the data was gone. Five Star Data Recovery was able to recover all of my files through component-level work. Their expertise in laptop data recovery is unmatched!”

Jason T.

Santa Monica, CA

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“My Dell laptop stopped booting after a Windows update. I had years of family photos on there and thought they were lost. Five Star diagnosed it as a corrupted hard drive and got everything back quickly. Their pricing was flat-rate and transparent.”

Lindsey M

New York, NY