With over 25 years of experience, Exeter Data Recovery is proud to be Devon’s leading provider of HP data recovery services. We specialise in recovering data from HP PCs and laptops affected by a wide range of logical, mechanical, and environmental failures. Whether you’ve accidentally deleted critical files or your HP laptop has suffered water damage, our expert engineers offer professional, reliable solutions designed to recover your data with precision and care.
Our HP Data Recovery Services
We provide expert recovery for all types of HP PC and laptop storage media, including:
- Internal HDDs and SSDs (SATA, NVMe, PCIe)
- External USB drives and portable hard disks
- Memory cards and USB flash drives used with HP systems
- RAID-configured systems and hybrid storage setups
Our comprehensive HP data recovery services cover:
- Deleted file recovery
- Corrupt or inaccessible partitions
- Failed system updates or OS corruption
- Formatted drives
- Hardware faults including disk failures and controller issues
- Data loss due to malware or ransomware
- Physically damaged HP laptops or PCs
Top 25 HP PC and Laptop Hard Disk Data Recovery Faults
Our engineers are trained to handle the most complex HP data recovery cases. Below is a list of the 25 most common faults we recover from, along with brief technical explanations and our recovery approach:
1. Accidental File Deletion
Files removed from the Recycle Bin or deleted via command line. We use forensic-level scanning to locate deleted file clusters before they’re overwritten.
2. Accidental Formatting
Drives mistakenly formatted (Quick or Full). We identify unallocated partitions and reconstruct file system metadata to recover original data.
3. File System Corruption
Caused by power loss, software crashes, or malware. We repair NTFS/FAT/exFAT file systems or rebuild them manually when necessary.
4. Physical Damage
Broken screens, dropped laptops, or crushed hard drives. Disks are opened in a cleanroom to repair or replace read/write heads and platters.
5. Bad Sectors
Degraded sectors prevent access to files. We create sector-by-sector clones using error-handling tools to extract readable data.
6. Unrecognised Disk
Disks not detected by the system BIOS or OS. We test electronic components, firmware, and interfaces to restore access.
7. Read/Write Errors
Often due to degraded magnetic surfaces or firmware instability. We isolate failing sectors and use read-retry imaging tools.
8. Virus or Malware Infections
Malicious software corrupts or hides data. We recover infected drives using deep scan recovery tools and restore original files.
9. Transfer Interruptions
USB disconnections during file transfers can corrupt file tables. We scan for partial files and repair corrupted allocation units.
10. Controller Failures
Disk logic board or USB-SATA bridge faults. We replace faulty components or use donor boards with ROM chip transfers.
11. Water or Liquid Damage
Liquid ingress damages electronics. Drives are cleaned, dried and circuit boards repaired or swapped in a controlled environment.
12. Overheating
Excess heat damages drive internals. We cool and stabilise drives before performing controlled imaging operations.
13. Wear and Tear
Age-related degradation of storage media. We prioritise critical sectors and use adaptive imaging based on media health.
14. Unsupported File Systems
Drives used across multiple OS (Windows/macOS/Linux) causing format errors. We detect file system types and recover files via raw recovery.
15. Electrical Damage
Caused by power surges or faulty PSUs. PCB components are tested and repaired under microscope-level inspection.
16. Partition Table Corruption
Corrupt MBR/GPT tables. We rebuild the partition structure and recover data from lost volumes.
17. Formatting in Unsupported Devices
Drives formatted by smart TVs or cameras. We analyse proprietary partition structures and extract media files.
18. Overwritten Data
Data partially overwritten by new files. We recover fragments and provide salvageable file portions if full recovery isn’t possible.
19. Bent or Broken Pins
Damaged connectors on drives. We perform micro-soldering or replace connectors using precision tools.
20. Manufacturing Defects
Drives with known factory issues. We diagnose firmware bugs and use vendor-specific tools for recovery.
21. Firmware Corruption
HP-branded drives with corrupted microcode. We access vendor-level commands to repair or emulate drive firmware.
22. Head Crash
Read/write heads physically contact platters. In cleanroom environments, we install donor heads and clone intact areas.
23. Stiction
Drive heads stuck on platters. We manually free heads and stabilise the mechanism to recover data.
24. Slow Performance
Drives with delayed read/write response. We throttle access via low-level imaging techniques.
25. No Power or Spin
Completely dead drive. We test internal circuits, motor coils and fuses to restore basic functionality for imaging.
Top-Selling HP PCs and Laptops in the UK We Recover From
We have recovered data from all major HP models, including but not limited to:
- HP Pavilion 15 Series
- HP Spectre x360
- HP Envy x360
- HP EliteBook 800 Series
- HP Omen 16 & 17
- HP Victus Gaming Laptops
- HP ProBook 400 Series
- HP Chromebook x360
- HP ZBook Studio
- HP Stream 11 & 14
- HP ENVY Desktop TE Series
- HP All-in-One 24 & 27
- HP EliteDesk Mini PCs
- HP Slim Desktop PCs
- HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop
- HP Dragonfly G4
- HP Spectre Foldable PC
- HP Chromebook Plus
- HP Workstation Z2
- HP Z6 Workstation Tower
If you don’t see your device listed, we likely still support it—our lab handles recovery from all HP desktop and mobile systems sold in the UK.
Why Choose Exeter Data Recovery?
- 🎓 25+ Years of Experience in data recovery from HP systems
- 🧰 Cleanroom Facilities for safe mechanical recovery
- 🖥️ Support for All HP Models – Desktops, Laptops, Workstations
- 🔍 Free Diagnostics – No-obligation evaluation of your device
- 🔒 Secure & Confidential – Fully GDPR-compliant data handling
- ⚙️ Advanced Tools – Proprietary and vendor-specific recovery tools
- 💬 Technical Support – Speak directly with recovery engineers
Supported Systems
We support HP systems running:
- Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7
- HP BIOS and UEFI systems
- Hybrid storage systems (Optane + HDD/SSD)
- BitLocker-encrypted volumes
- RAID 0/1/5/10 configurations in HP workstations
Contact Exeter Data Recovery Today
If your HP PC or laptop has suffered data loss, don’t panic. We offer free diagnostics and the fastest turnaround times in the industry. From deleted files to severe physical damage, our HP data recovery specialists are here to help.
📍 Exeter-Based Lab – Serving All of Devon and the UK
📞 Call us today or 📩 Submit your device for evaluation