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Fast and Secure Expert External Hard Drive Repair Services in London

External hard drive repair in London and data recovery services from Creative IT


External hard drive repair in London and data recovery from Creative IT

Creative IT is a leading ICO-registered (Reg. No. ZA060744) data recovery company offering expert external hard drive repair services in London. From our specialist data recovery lab based in Bermondsey, London SE1, we provide in-house diagnostics and component-level repairs for all makes and models of external hard drives — ensuring complete data protection and confidentiality.

Our experienced technicians are skilled at identifying and resolving failures involving:

  • Faulty USB connectors or broken power ports
  • Damaged PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards)
  • Failed or clicking read/write heads
  • Firmware corruption or logical file system damage
  • Electronics failure due to power surge or overheating

Comprehensive Repair Solutions for Damaged External Drives

If your external hard drive is making unusual sounds — such as clicking, grinding, buzzing, or high-pitched squeals — it may be failing mechanically. In these cases, it’s essential to power off the drive immediately and seek professional help to avoid permanent data loss.

At Creative IT, we offer same-day diagnostics and will provide a clear report on the fault and the steps required to recover your data. In cases where components such as the PCB or head assembly are damaged, we carefully perform ROM chip transfers and donor part replacements using microsoldering techniques — all handled within a certified cleanroom environment.

Data Recovery Services for All Major External Drive Brands

We repair and recover data from physically and logically failed external drives from all manufacturers, including:

Why Choose Creative IT for External Drive Repair in London?

  • ICO-registered for full GDPR compliance
  • Over 20 years of data recovery experience
  • Component-level repair and advanced recovery tools
  • Same-day diagnosis and clear recovery options
  • Certified Class 100 cleanroom environment

If you hear unusual noises or your external hard drive isn’t recognized by your system — don’t risk data loss. Call us today on 020 7394 2529 or email us at [email protected] to speak with one of our expert data recovery technicians. Our walk-in service is available Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 18:00.