Exeter Data Recovery is the No.1 Seagate SSD and Hard Disk data recovery specialist in the South West, with over 25 years of hands-on expertise in resolving complex storage failures. We offer industry-leading solutions for all Seagate storage devices, from external portable drives to enterprise-class NAS drives, including IronWolf, FireCuda, BarraCuda, and Seagate SSDs.
We specialise in recovering data from the top 30 Seagate drive models, covering all generations of SSD and HDD technologies. Whether your Seagate drive has suffered a mechanical failure, firmware corruption, or power-related damage, our expert engineers are equipped to handle it with precision and care.
Seagate IronWolf Data Recovery Specialists
Designed for high-performance NAS environments, Seagate IronWolf drives are built for reliability—but even the most robust hardware can fail. We are trusted specialists in seagate ironwolf data recovery, with extensive experience handling failures in both IronWolf and IronWolf Pro models, including multi-drive RAID and NAS configurations.
Common IronWolf recovery scenarios include:
- Sudden RAID array failure due to drive error
- NAS not detecting the IronWolf disk
- Drives making clicking, buzzing or beeping sounds
- Firmware lockup preventing access
- Data loss from drive rebuilds or reinitialisation errors
Our NAS and RAID engineers use advanced imaging, virtual reconstruction, and firmware repair tools to safely recover IronWolf data without compromising RAID integrity.
Common Seagate Drive Failures We Recover
We cover the full spectrum of Seagate SSD and HDD issues, including:
● Mechanical Failures (HDDs)
- Seized spindle motor
- Head stack misalignment or failure
- Internal contamination from impact or wear
- Requires Class 100 Cleanroom head swap and platter access
● Firmware Corruption
- Locked or bricked drives during firmware update
- Translator corruption (common in Seagate HDDs)
- Corrupt G-List, P-List, or SMART module
- Requires firmware module patching using PC-3000
● Bad Sectors & Read Instability
- Media degradation and sector failures
- Slow response or system crashes during access
- Multi-pass imaging with ECC reconstruction used for data extraction
● Logical Data Loss
- Accidental formatting or partition deletion
- Damaged file system structures (NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, ext4)
- Boot sector or partition table corruption
- Reconstructed using low-level forensic tools
● PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Failures
- Burned or shorted components due to power surge
- Failed controller ICs or ROM chips
- PCB replacement and unique ROM transfer required
● SSD Controller and NAND Failures
- Seagate SSDs freezing or becoming undetectable
- Controller firmware corruption
- NAND degradation (especially in QLC-based SSDs)
- Resolved with chip-off or direct NAND access where applicable
● Drives Not Recognised by BIOS/System
- No detection during POST or system boot
- USB and SATA interface failure
- Bridge chip or interface logic repair required
Services Offered
We offer professional data recovery services for all Seagate drive models:
- Seagate IronWolf / IronWolf Pro (NAS & RAID drives)
- Seagate FireCuda (gaming SSD/HDD hybrid drives)
- Seagate BarraCuda (consumer drives, internal/external)
- Seagate One Touch, Backup Plus, Expansion Portable drives
- Seagate Nytro SSDs (enterprise-class NVMe/SAS SSDs)
- Seagate Exos (data centre HDDs)
- Legacy IDE/PATA drives and modern SATA/NVMe interfaces
Supported Interfaces and Connection Types
Our lab supports all current and legacy Seagate connection types:
- SATA (Serial ATA – 2.5″ and 3.5″ formats)
- PATA / IDE (Parallel ATA)
- NVMe (PCIe Gen3/Gen4 M.2 SSDs)
- SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
- SCSI (for older enterprise models)
- PCIe and U.2 interfaces for enterprise SSDs
- USB-C / USB 3.0 (external enclosures)
- eSATA for older external drive cases
Our Technical Recovery Process
At Exeter Data Recovery, we apply a thorough, safe, and technically advanced approach to every Seagate recovery case.
Step 1: Diagnostics & Fault Identification
- Low-level firmware analysis
- Physical inspection under microscope
- SMART diagnostics, head map test, or NAND wear assessment
Step 2: Drive Stabilisation
- Firmware repair and controller initialisation
- Cleanroom intervention for internal mechanical faults
- Custom ROM and microcode patching (Seagate firmware is proprietary)
Step 3: Imaging and Sector-Level Recovery
- Bit-by-bit clone creation with error handling
- Read-time head switching and selective ECC recovery
- SSD data extracted via direct flash access if necessary
Step 4: File System and RAID Rebuild
- Logical data recovery and partition repair
- RAID reassembly using virtual RAID reconstruction
- Corrupt RAID metadata and configuration rebuilt from headers
Step 5: Data Validation and Extraction
- Integrity checks performed on critical file types
- File structure reconstructed and confirmed
- Secure transfer to new media provided to client
Why Choose Exeter Data Recovery?
- 25+ Years of Data Recovery Expertise
- Seagate IronWolf RAID and SSD Specialists
- Certified Cleanroom Facility for Mechanical Work
- Advanced Firmware Tools (PC-3000, MRT, and custom utilities)
- Fully UK-Based Operation with No Outsourcing
- 100% Confidential and GDPR Compliant Service
- Free Diagnostics and No-Recovery, No-Fee Guarantee
Contact Exeter’s Seagate Recovery Experts Today
If your Seagate SSD or hard disk has failed or is no longer recognised—whether from accidental deletion, RAID corruption, or hardware failure—our team is here to help. With deep expertise in seagate ironwolf data recovery, we offer a trusted, professional solution for your most critical data loss cases.
📞 Contact Exeter Data Recovery today for a free diagnostic and fast turnaround on all Seagate drive failures.