A business client contacted Newcastle Data Recovery after their Iomega external hard drive suddenly became unrecognized by their computer. The drive contained all their business data, including financial documents, contracts, and client files.
The issues included:
- The drive was not appearing in File Explorer.
- It was showing as RAW in Disk Management instead of NTFS or exFAT.
- The drive was previously working fine, but suddenly became inaccessible.
- A local computer shop was unable to recover the data and recommended contacting a specialist data recovery company.
Our Expertise in Iomega Hard Drive Recovery
With 25 years of experience, Newcastle Data Recovery specializes in:
✔ Recovering RAW and unrecognised hard drives
✔ Fixing file system corruption, bad sectors, and logical damage
✔ Handling firmware failures, PCB damage, and degraded read/write heads
✔ Using advanced data recovery tools like Acelabs PC3000, DeepSpar Disk Imager, Atola Insight Forensic, and R-Studio
Diagnosis & Recovery Process
Upon receiving the Iomega external hard drive, our engineers conducted a forensic assessment, revealing:
- File system corruption, preventing the drive from being recognized.
- Bad sectors that were causing errors during access.
- The drive’s PCB was functional, ruling out electrical failure.
Step 1: Drive Stabilisation & Imaging
✅ Used DeepSpar Disk Imager to create a sector-by-sector clone of the drive.
✅ Bypassed bad sectors using advanced error correction techniques to preserve data.
Step 2: File System Repair & Data Extraction
✅ Repaired the RAW file system using forensic recovery tools like R-Studio and UFS Explorer.
✅ Rebuilt lost directory structures and recovered business-critical files.
Step 3: Data Verification & Transfer
✅ Verified all recovered files to ensure data integrity.
✅ Transferred the recovered data to a new external hard drive for easy access.
The Result
We successfully recovered 99% of the client’s business files, including:
✅ Financial spreadsheets & invoices
✅ Client databases & contracts
✅ Project management documents & reports
💡 The client was able to restore all critical business data and resume operations immediately.
Why Choose Newcastle Data Recovery for Iomega Hard Drive Recovery?
🏆 25 Years of Expertise – Specialists in RAW drive recovery and advanced data extraction.
🔍 Forensic Data Recovery Tools & Cleanroom Facilities – Ensuring the highest success rate.
⚡ Fast, Reliable, & Affordable Service – Offering the best value data recovery in the UK.
📩 If your Iomega hard drive is showing as RAW or not recognized, contact Newcastle Data Recovery today for expert data recovery services!