Data Recovery in Rosebank, Johannesburg
Lost files? Failed hard drive? We recover data from hard drives, SSDs, USB drives, and memory cards. No data, no charge.
From R1,500Professional Data Recovery in Rosebank, Johannesburg
When your hard drive fails, your SSD stops responding, or you accidentally delete important files, the data stored on that device might feel lost forever. At Asetos Computers in Rosebank, we specialise in recovering data from failed storage devices: hard drives, SSDs, USB flash drives, memory cards and even RAID arrays. We use professional recovery tools and techniques, and you only pay for the recovery itself if we get your data back.
Data loss can happen for many reasons. Mechanical failure in a hard drive (clicking, grinding, or buzzing sounds), electronic failure on the circuit board, firmware corruption, accidental formatting or deletion, virus or ransomware encryption, and physical damage from drops or liquid spills. Load shedding is a particularly common cause of drive failure in South Africa; sudden power cuts and surges can corrupt file systems and damage drive electronics.
Types of Data Recovery We Perform
Hard Drive Recovery
Traditional spinning hard drives (HDDs) are prone to mechanical failure, especially after a power surge or physical impact. We recover data from drives that are clicking, not spinning, not detected by the computer, or making unusual sounds. Our process involves connecting the drive to specialist recovery hardware that can read data sector by sector, bypassing damaged areas.
SSD Data Recovery
Solid-state drives fail differently from hard drives: there are no moving parts, but the NAND flash memory and controller can still fail. Common SSD failure modes include the drive not being detected, becoming read-only, or showing the wrong capacity. SSD recovery is more complex than HDD recovery and requires specialised tools, but we have a strong success rate.
USB & Memory Card Recovery
Accidentally formatted your SD card from your camera? USB drive stopped working? We recover data from USB flash drives, SD cards, microSD cards, CF cards, and other portable storage media. Even if the device appears dead to your computer, the data may still be intact on the flash chips.
Load Shedding Damage Recovery
Load shedding has been one of the leading causes of data loss we see. Sudden power cuts can corrupt the file system on your hard drive, damage the drive's electronic components, or cause write operations to fail mid-process, leaving files in a corrupted state. We've recovered data from hundreds of load shedding-damaged drives and have a refined process specifically for this type of failure.
Pricing
| Recovery Type | Price Range | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Accidental deletion / format | R1,500 – R2,500 | 1–3 days |
| File system corruption (load shedding) | R1,500 – R3,000 | 1–3 days |
| Hard drive mechanical failure | R2,500 – R5,000 | 3–7 days |
| SSD recovery | R2,000 – R5,000 | 3–7 days |
| USB / memory card recovery | R1,500 – R2,500 | 1–3 days |
| RAID / server recovery | R5,000+ | 5–14 days |
No data, no charge. If we cannot recover your files, you don't pay for the recovery. A R345 assessment fee applies and is waived if you go ahead with the recovery.
Our Recovery Process
When you bring a failed drive to us, we start with a non-invasive assessment. We examine the drive's physical condition, listen for mechanical sounds, check the circuit board for visible damage, and attempt to identify the drive using our recovery systems. Based on this assessment, we provide you with a quote and estimated success probability before starting any work.
If you approve the recovery, we proceed with the appropriate technique: logical recovery for file system issues, firmware repair for electronic failures, or advanced methods for mechanical problems. Recovered data is saved to a new external drive which we supply, and you verify the files before we consider the job complete.
Data Recovery Tips
- Stop using the device immediately: continued use can overwrite recoverable data
- Do not attempt DIY recovery software on a mechanically failed drive: this can cause further damage
- If your drive is clicking or making unusual sounds, do not power it on repeatedly
- Bring the drive to us as soon as possible: faster action means higher recovery success
- Invest in a UPS to protect against load shedding damage: prevention is cheaper than recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
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Areas We Serve
Our workshop is at Shop G15, The Zone @ Rosebank, a 5-minute walk from Rosebank Gautrain station. Customers visit us from across Johannesburg and beyond, including Rosebank, Sandton, Melrose, Illovo, Hyde Park, Parktown, Braamfontein, Randburg, Fourways, Midrand, Centurion, and Pretoria. Whether you work in Sandton and need a quick repair during lunch, or you are based in Bryanston and want a trusted shop close to the Gautrain, we are easy to reach and even easier to park at.
For customers outside Johannesburg, we offer a nationwide courier repair service. Send your device to us from anywhere in South Africa: Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, East London or any other city. We receive your device via courier, diagnose and repair it in our Rosebank workshop, and ship it back to you fully insured. Many of our regular customers are in other provinces and rely on our courier service for the same expert repairs they would get walking into our shop. Contact us on WhatsApp to arrange a courier booking and we will guide you through the process step by step.
Or call: +27 11 057 5709