Class 100 Laboratory
How We Can Help
We are experts in recovering data from HDDs with physical failure, logical failure, noises, clicking, freezing, accidental formatting, burnt PCB, and file corruption. We use advanced equipment (PC-3000) and a Class 100 laboratory to open drives without risk of contamination. Whether your HDD dropped, stopped working suddenly, or is asking to format, we have the technology to recover your files.
Common Symptoms
- HDD making noise (clicking, beeping, scratching)
- Not recognized by computer or BIOS
- Extreme slowness when accessing folders
- Asking to format when connecting
- Files disappeared or turned into strange shortcuts
- HDD suffered a drop or physical impact
- Burning smell or damaged logic board
- Accidental deletion or formatting
How It Works
Understand the recovery flow in four steps, from free diagnosis to data delivery.
1. Free Diagnosis
Bring your media for a no-cost evaluation in our lab.
2. Technical Analysis
We identify the exact failure and send the quote and list of recoverable files.
3. Secure Recovery
After approval, we start the process in a controlled environment (Clean Room).
4. Data Delivery
Your files are recorded on new media or made available via secure cloud.
Supported Brands
Frequently Asked Questions (HDD)
Is it possible to recover data from an HDD that dropped?
Yes, it is possible to recover data from an HDD that suffered a drop, as long as the magnetic platters have not been severely scratched. The impact usually damages the read head, which can be replaced in our Class 100 laboratory to allow data reading. Never try to turn on an HDD that fell, as this can aggravate the damage.
What to do if the HDD is making a clicking sound?
If the HDD is clicking, turn it off immediately. This sound indicates a mechanical failure in the read head. Insisting on turning it on can cause unrecoverable scratches on the magnetic platters where your data is recorded.
Is formatted data recovery guaranteed?
Formatted data recovery has a high success rate, as long as new data has not been written over (overwritten). If you accidentally formatted your HDD, stop using it immediately to preserve the original files.
Why HD Doctor?
- Class 100 Laboratory (Clean Room)
- Updated PC-3000 Equipment
- Stock of donor parts for all brands
- Absolute data confidentiality (NDA)
- Success rate over 98%
- Free Diagnosis without commitment
Meet Our CEOs,
Sávio Mattar & Samir Mattar 🇺🇸
HD Doctor is led by Sávio Mattar and Samir Mattar, CEOs and Managing Partners responsible for positioning the company as a global leader in advanced data recovery solutions.
Coming from a traditional entrepreneurial family operating across domestic and international markets, Sávio and Samir were raised in an environment focused on innovation, business leadership, and long-term vision. Their family's most recognized venture is a publicly traded car rental company valued at over $11 billion.
Founded through Sávio Mattar's vision and leadership, HD Doctor was built with the mission of becoming one of the most advanced data recovery laboratories in the world. From an early age, Samir Mattar became actively involved in the company's operations, helping drive the next generation of innovation and expansion.
Today, HD Doctor stands as one of the largest and most advanced data recovery laboratories in the Western Hemisphere. With over 300,000 clients served and a 98% recovery success rate, the company continues to set the standard for excellence, reliability, and innovation in the data recovery industry.
Sávio Mattar & Samir Mattar 🇺🇸
CEOs & Managing Partners
HDD problems we recover from
- Hard Drive Not Recognized: How to Recover Your Data
- How to Recover a Formatted Hard Drive: HD Doctor's Guide
- External Hard Drive Data Recovery
- HDD Making Noise: How to Recover (Click of Death)
- Burned HDD Recovery: Data Recovery and PCB Repair
- Physically Damaged HDD: Cleanroom Recovery
- HDD Water or Fire Damage: Emergency Recovery
- HDD with Bad Blocks: How to Recover Before Failure
Official certified partner of Western Digital
WD Specialization
Engineers trained to diagnose and recover data from all Western Digital devices.
Secure Lab Recovery
All services are performed internally in our controlled labs — no outsourcing.
Advanced Technology
Proprietary tools and Class 100 clean room procedures ensure maximum recovery success.
Strict Confidentiality
Your data is processed under strict security and privacy protocols.