Specialist data recoverySri Lanka

Data recovery handled with precision, diagnosed before action, and protected with discretion.

Recover lost, deleted, corrupted, or inaccessible files from hard drives, SSDs, USB drives, SD cards, laptops, desktops, phones, RAID storage, and external drives.

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Common media handled
HDD, SSD, USB, SD
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Confidential case handling
Private
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Quote after assessment
Diagnosis first

Can lost data be recovered?

In many cases, yes. Recovery chances are higher when the device is stopped quickly and the original storage is not overwritten. The safest first step is diagnosis—especially for clicking drives, non-detecting SSDs, corrupted cards, and devices asking to be formatted.

Protect the original data before recovery.

What happens in the first few minutes can decide how much remains recoverable.

A hand safely disconnecting a USB-C cable from a portable external driveA hand safely disconnecting a USB-C cable from a portable external drive
  1. 01

    If a hard drive is clicking, buzzing, overheating, or repeatedly disconnecting, power it off.

  2. 02

    Do not format a drive because Windows or macOS asks you to initialize it.

  3. 03

    Do not install recovery software onto the same disk that lost data.

  4. 04

    Do not open a hard drive outside a clean, controlled repair environment.

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A clear plan before deep recovery work begins.

Every case starts with diagnosis, risk assessment, and practical next steps.

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Careful diagnosis before recovery

Every case starts with fault identification, risk assessment, and a recovery plan before any deep work begins.

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Privacy-first handling

Personal files, business documents, CCTV footage, and client data are treated as confidential from intake to delivery.

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Logical and physical fault support

We assess deletion, formatting, partition corruption, bad sectors, PCB faults, dropped drives, and non-detecting devices.

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Clear next steps

You get practical guidance on whether to repair, image, extract, or stop work when recovery is not sensible.

One diagnosis flow. Every common storage class.

Choose a media type to explore the failures and files Nex can assess.

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Hard drive data recovery

Recover files from laptop, desktop, external, and portable HDDs affected by bad sectors, head issues, PCB faults, drops, or file system damage.

  • Clicking or not detected drives
  • Corrupted partitions
  • Formatted disks
  • Deleted folders

From diagnosis to secure delivery.

Protect the original media, recover through a controlled plan, then return readable files on approved storage.

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    Stop using the device

    Power the device down and avoid repeated boot attempts, repair tools, or file copies. This protects the original data.

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    Request a diagnosis

    Share the device type, symptoms, file types needed, and urgency. Drop-off or courier handoff can be arranged where available.

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    Recovery plan and quote

    The device is inspected for logical or physical faults. We confirm the likely recovery path and quote before extraction work.

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    Extraction and validation

    Recovered data is checked for readability, then transferred to approved storage for secure return.

A damaged hard drive, portable drive, USB flash drive, SD cards and burned SSD showing physical storage failure

Common symptoms we can assess.

One symptom may point to several different faults. Diagnosis determines the safer next move.

  • 01Accidental deletion
  • 02Formatted drive or partition
  • 03Corrupted file system
  • 04Bad sectors and slow drive
  • 05Dropped external hard drive
  • 06Power surge or PCB fault
  • 07Virus or ransomware incident
  • 08Camera card or USB corruption

Diagnosis comes before the final quote.

Cost depends on the storage type, physical damage, logical corruption, capacity, donor parts, urgency, and the amount of data to validate. A clear quote is confirmed after diagnosis so you can decide before full extraction work begins.

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What people ask before handing over a device.

Clear answers before the diagnosis begins.

01Can deleted files be recovered?

Often, yes. Deleted files are usually more recoverable when the device is stopped quickly and no new data is written over the lost files.

02Can you recover data from a clicking hard drive?

A clicking hard drive may have mechanical damage. Power it off immediately and request a diagnosis before another startup attempt causes more damage.

03Do you recover data from SSDs, USB drives, and SD cards?

Yes, we assess SSDs, USB flash drives, SD cards, microSD cards, external drives, laptop drives, desktop drives, and supported RAID or NAS storage.

04Is data recovery guaranteed?

No ethical recovery provider can guarantee every case before diagnosis. Success depends on the storage type, damage level, encryption, overwriting, and previous repair attempts.

05How much does data recovery cost in Sri Lanka?

Cost depends on the device, fault type, storage size, required parts, urgency, and the amount of data to extract. A quote is confirmed after diagnosis.

06How long does data recovery take?

Simple logical recoveries can be faster, while physically damaged drives, RAID cases, and devices needing parts can take longer. Diagnosis gives a more realistic timeline.

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Start safely

Do not risk overwriting the files you need back.

Share the device symptoms and the files that matter most. Nex will guide the safest next step.