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Laptop HardDrive Replacement

Hard Drive Repair Software to Solve Drive Data Loss Problems

How Hard Drive Data Get Lost?
When hard drive data is lost, the first thing that you must check is whether it is a physical hard drive problem to stop you from accessing the data, or just a logical problem to cause the data loss like deletion, format or hard drive partition loss, etc. In fact, the latter situation can be simply repaired by best hdd repair software. While to repair the former, you need to send your hard drive to the data recovery service.
Why can data lost from hard drive be recovered? Lost data was not really damaged, even if you have already emptied the Recycle Bin, used Shift Delete, or the hard disk has been standard/quick formatted, or partition is corrupted or lost. Only file system is changed in the disk. Like in a huge library, the books are still on the shelves, only the catalog which recorded the location of books is lost. And the library is the hard drive, the catalog is the file system of operating system, books are the clusters of hard disk.
check and repair disk error in Windows 10
Before trying a third-party hard drive repair software to recover data from a corrupted hard drive, we recommend you to try Windows built-in tool to check and repair disk error first. If it works, you can easily access your data. Here’s how to do it in Windows 10:

 

1. Open Computer, right-click the partition or drive that you want to check and click Properties.

2. Click Tools, under Error-checking, click Check now to see whether there exist any errors in your drive.

3. Select Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for and attempt recovery of back sectors.

4. Click Start.
Data Recovery Software to Repair Hard Drive Data Loss Problems
Wifix-it Data Recovery Wizard Professional is a best hard drive data recovery software to solve all data loss problems including software crash, raw file system, formatted or damaged hard disk, virus attack, lost partitions and other unknown reasons under Windows. It recovers data from formatted partitions with original file names and storage paths.

Laptop Hard Drive Connectors (Interface)

There are two different types of hard drive connectors used in laptops, SATA and IDE / EIDE (44 pin) connectors.  Please compare the images below to your hard drive to correctly identify the connector type.  Once you have identified the connector type, check the descriptions of our hard drives to make sure you are selecting the correct connector.  If the description says in bold letters: "For SATA laptops only", then your connector type is a SATA connector type.  ALL OTHER connector interface types are IDE-type, 44 pin connectors.

SATA Connector
IDE / EIDE Connector

Laptop Hard Drive Size

There are two different sizes of hard drives used in laptops, 2.5" and 1.8".  This measurement is the diameter of the internal platters that the information is stored on, please see the images below to make sure you have the correct approach to measuring your drive.

 

Please note that the 2.5" platter size is the correct size for most standard laptop models.  The 1.8" size will only be compatible with select slim-line, or ultra-portable notebooks, including the Sony Vaio PCG TR, VGN T, VGN TX Series, Toshiba Portege 2000, 2010, R100, R200 Series, and Toshiba Libretto U100 Series models.

If you have a slim-line laptop model that has a 1.8" hard drive, you will also have to check the manufacturer of the hard drive to ensure that your connector is located in the right spot on the drive.  If your hard drive is a Hitachi 1.8" model with a side-mounted connector, you will need to replace it with a Hitachi hard drive.   Otherwise, you will need to replace it with a top-mount 1.8" (non-Hitachi) hard drive model.  Please see images below.

2.5" Platter Size

*Dimensions shown are approximate

1.8" Platter Size

Standard 1.8" Drive: The standard 1.8" drive has the connector at the top of the drive.    Hitachi 1.8" Drive: The Hitachi 1.8" drive has the connector on the side of the drive and is specific to Hitachi applications.

*Dimensions shown are approximate
*Dimensions shown are approximate

Standard 1.8" Drive: The standard 1.8" drive has the connector at the top of the drive.    Hitachi 1.8" Drive: The Hitachi 1.8" drive has the connector on the side of the drive and is specific to Hitachi applications.

Free Estimates
Not sure if your device makes sense to fix? We'll give you a FREE Estimate so you can make an informed decision. Don't spend more money than you have to on a new device before you get a quote to repair the one you have. Free estimates mean you know what the repair will cost, before the Doctor operates!
Low Price Guarantee
We believe in providing not only the highest level of service, but also the best price. We know price is a big factor in your decision to repair your device, so we stand behind our low price guarantee. We routinely monitor local prices, but if you find a retail store with lower pricing than us, we'll match it. Guaranteed!
Trust the Doctor
Fixing computers is in our name. We're not a smartphone repair company that 'also' fixes computers. When it comes to laptops, desktops, PCs, or Macs - Trust the Doctor. Your device is important to you, and we'll ensure your repair goes smoothly.
90 Day Warranty
We offer a 90 Day Warranty on all our standard repairs. We'll test your device once your repair is complete, but if any issues arise later, we're here to help. We don't expect you to have any problems, but isn't it nice to know you've got a warranty if you need it? Even once your repair is out of warranty,

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So, if you need same day, onsite computer  or Laptop repairs in Bellvile, Cape Town, Parow, Goodwood, Durbanville, Stikland,Maitland, Milnerton Tygerberg, Boston and many other areas right across South Africa. if you are experiencing computer problems, wireless network issues, need data recovery services or you just need computer service and maintenance, then book your computer support online or contact us today.

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