10+ Years Amir
Cloud System Engineer
Over a decade of expertise spanning server management, networking, cloud solutions, and virtualisation. Amir transforms complex infrastructure challenges into scalable, efficient solutions.
Perth data recovery specialists
Lost something you can't lose? Data recovery Perth trusts to get it back.
A clicking hard drive, a dead SSD, a failed RAID, a laptop that won't boot — whatever's happened, our Perth lab recovers data calmly and carefully, with an honest assessment before you spend a cent on recovery.
Free phone advice · $85 assessment (inc. GST) · no recovery goes ahead without your approval
What's happened to your device?
Find your situation for the calm version of what to do — and what to avoid — right now.
Careful hands, honest answers
Data loss is stressful enough. Here's what you can count on when your device is with us.
A real Perth lab Your drive is handled here in Perth by named technicians — never shipped offshore, never treated as just another job.
Honest odds, up front We assess first and tell you the real chances before any recovery work or cost — no false promises.
Your data stays private Confidential handling throughout, and we securely wipe our working copies once your files are safely back with you.
Nothing without your say-so Clear written quotes and a no-pressure approach. You decide whether the recovery goes ahead — always.
A calm, careful process
Four clear steps, no surprises — from the first phone call to your files back in your hands.
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Stop & call
The moment you realise data is lost, stop using the device. Call us — we'll talk you through protecting it before it even arrives.
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Assess in our Perth lab
Drop it in or post it to us. A flat $85 assessment (inc. GST) tells us exactly what failed and what's recoverable — the same fee no matter the device or outcome.
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Honest odds & written quote
We tell you the real recovery chances and send a clear, written quote. Nothing proceeds without your go-ahead.
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Recover & return
We recover your files onto fresh media, then securely wipe our working copies once you have your data back.
Every kind of data loss, one Perth lab
From a single deleted folder to a multi-disk RAID failure — here's what our Perth data recovery specialists work on every week.
“We recover data other shops give up on — and we'll always tell you the honest odds before you spend a cent on the recovery itself.”
The Computer Mechanics data recovery team, Perth
Rated by the people we've helped
Real Google reviews for Computer Mechanics, the Perth team behind this lab.
4.7
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Quick effective communication. Laptop repaired and returned within specified period. Would absolutely use these services again.
I had contacted a few local computer stores and had no luck, but once I found Computer Mechanics it was simple, fast and very professional. Delighted to get my laptop fixed quick and efficiently.
Computer Mechanics has been providing us with ongoing IT support for 20 years. They manage all of our IT needs with an exceptional level of service — consistently reliable, professional, friendly and always available when we need them. We highly recommend Computer Mechanics.
Real Perth people handling your data
Your files are handled by named local technicians — never shipped offshore, never treated as just another job.
10+ Years 
25+ Years Garry
CEO & Founder
With 25 years in IT management and support, Garry brings unparalleled expertise across internal and external service environments. His leadership has shaped our technical excellence and customer-first approach.
15+ Years Brett
Workshop Manager & Computer Repair Specialist
A 15-year veteran at Computer Mechanics, Brett exemplifies technical excellence through rapid issue diagnosis and comprehensive industry knowledge. His commitment to quality has earned unwavering customer trust.
2+ Years Xander
Web Developer & IT Technician
Xander wears two hats — building fast, SEO-friendly websites and handling hands-on IT and computer repair work. From modern web stack builds and local search optimisation through to hardware fixes, OS reinstalls and helpdesk support, he covers the full stack from the rack to the browser.
Data recovery Perth FAQs
The questions we hear most when someone's just realised their data is gone.
How much does data recovery in Perth cost?
Data recovery pricing depends entirely on the device and the type of failure — a logically deleted file is very different from a hard drive with crashed heads. We charge a flat $85 inspection fee (inc. GST) to assess the drive — the same no matter the device or outcome — then give you a written quote for the recovery on top of that. You'll always know the price before we proceed.
Can you recover data from a hard drive that's clicking?
Often yes — but a clicking hard drive needs you to stop using it immediately. Clicking usually means the read/write heads have failed and are contacting the platters. Every power-on causes more damage. Power it off, bring it to our Perth lab, and we'll assess whether the heads can be replaced and the data recovered.
What should I do the moment I realise data is lost?
Stop using the device. Don't reinstall the operating system, don't run recovery software repeatedly, don't keep power-cycling a failing drive, and don't let a wet drive sit and corrode. Every one of those reduces the odds. Power it down and contact our Perth data recovery team — the sooner the better.
Do you recover data from SSDs and NVMe drives?
Yes. SSDs fail differently to mechanical drives — controller failures, firmware corruption and worn NAND cells. Recovery is more specialised but very possible. Bring your SSD or NVMe drive to our Perth lab for assessment.
Don't power it on again. Let's recover it properly.
The sooner you stop using a failing device, the better your recovery odds. Talk to a real Perth data recovery specialist today.