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Data recovery for Alameda
A MacBook that will not boot or a phone damaged by a spill can leave you without the files you need. Alameda customers can request a data recovery evaluation at our Berkeley shop. Tell us what happened, choose a visit time and bring the device in.
- Independent shop in Berkeley since 2014
- Board-level repair, done in our shop
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By appointment only — book online. Questions? Text us or call (510) 900-6485
Choose the device you need help with
- Hard drive or SSDNot showing up, asking to be formatted, or clicking. Tell us the drive and what happened.Quote after evaluation
- iPhone, Android or other phonePhotos, messages or notes on a phone that will not start? Request an evaluation.Quote after evaluation
- iPad or other tabletNeed data from a damaged tablet or one stuck on its startup screen? Tell us what happened.Quote after evaluation
- MacBook data recovery evaluationStart with an evaluation focused on the files you need from your MacBook.from $79
- Windows laptop data recovery evaluationDell, HP, Lenovo, ASUS, Acer and more. Tell us which files you want recovered.from $89
Diagnostic prices are current online estimates, and the fee goes toward the repair. Phone, tablet, drive, and memory card recovery is quoted after the evaluation, before any recovery work starts.
Request a data recovery evaluation
Tell us which files you need and what happened, then choose a time to bring the device in. You can also request a rush. We contact you before confirming the appointment.
What happened, and which files do you need?
Appointment
Pick the latest day that works for you. We reply with the fee and whether it fits.
No payment now. We review the request and contact you before the appointment is confirmed.
Getting here from Alameda
Parking
The Telegraph Channing Garage is on the shop's block, with access from Channing Way and Durant Avenue. Follow the posted parking rates and signs, then come to 2505 Channing Way, Suite 6, on the second floor.
Driving
From the West End, the Posey Tube connects Alameda to Oakland. From the East End, use the Park Street Bridge; from Bay Farm Island, plan your route via the island or Interstate 880. Continue toward Berkeley and Channing Way near Telegraph Avenue.
Choose your appointment before making the crossing. We will discuss timing for the evaluation and any further work when we review your device.
What to expect
- We make a list with you of the files you need, including your highest priorities.
- We evaluate your device and explain the recovery options, proposed work and price.
- You approve the work before recovery begins. We keep you informed along the way.
How it works
- Request a visitChoose your device, describe what happened and select an appointment time. Add a rush request if you have a deadline.
- Bring the device to BerkeleyWe evaluate it with your recovery priorities in mind, then discuss the options, price and timing.
- Approve the next stepYou decide whether to proceed with the quoted work. We confirm any rush fee and timing with you.
Common questions
- What should I bring to the evaluation?
- Bring the device or drive you need data from, plus any charger or cable you have. Tell us which files matter most. You do not need to open the device or identify the fault first.
- Can I book without knowing whether the data is recoverable?
- Yes. The evaluation is how we assess the device and recovery options. Describe what happened in the request and we will discuss the next steps with you.
- Can I request a rush?
- Yes. Choose your drop-off time, then select the rush option and tell us when you need the data back. We will confirm the available timing and any rush fee before the appointment.
Visit the shop
2505 Channing Way, Suite 6 (2nd floor), Berkeley, CA 94704
- Monday
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Sunday
- 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
