Houston Computer Repair Experts, LLC

Can you recover data from a dead or dropped hard drive?

Yes — most "dead" hard drives still have fully recoverable data, even after a drop, water damage, or a failed boot. The drive doesn't have to spin to recover the files; specialized tools read directly from the platters or NAND chips in a controlled environment. The single biggest mistake people make is plugging the drive back in over and over hoping it'll work — every retry can permanently destroy more sectors.

If your drive is clicking, beeping, not detected, or the laptop won't boot past the manufacturer logo — stop using it and bring it in. The longer it sits powered on in a failing state, the more data you lose.

Data recovery at HCRE:
🧰 $0 evaluation — we tell you what's recoverable before you commit
🔬 Logical + physical recovery (deleted files, corrupted partitions, dropped drives, failed SSDs)
💾 Recovered data delivered on a fresh drive of your choice
✅ No recovery, no charge — you only pay if we get your files back
⏱ Most jobs done in 1-3 business days

Tony's been doing this for 20+ years. Family photos, QuickBooks files, dissertation drafts, business records — we've recovered all of it. CompTIA A+/Network+ certified, Microsoft Certified.

Walk-ins welcome — serving Memorial, the Galleria, Energy Corridor, Bellaire, West U, the Heights, Montrose, Katy, Sugar Land, Cypress, Pearland, The Woodlands, Spring, Humble, Clear Lake, Missouri City, Friendswood, and Richmond.

📍 6430 Richmond Avenue, Houston TX 77057
📞 713-975-1524 (Tony picks up)