Emergency Data Recovery Available

Data recovery done right.

Lost photos, business files or critical project data? Data Kangaroo helps Australians recover data from damaged, corrupted and inaccessible devices.

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Select your device type below to get started and see prices

Why trust Data Kangaroo?

We're so glad you asked! Choose us if you want a professional and speedy data recovery with a 100% free quote and transparent pricing.

Free quote

Data Kangaroo

100% free quote before you decide whether to go ahead.

Other businesses

Some businesses charge fees upwards of $50 just to give you a quote!

High chance of success

Data Kangaroo

With over 30+ years of experience, Data Kangaroo has a long track record of success.

Other businesses

Some businesses may lack the years of training to handle more complex data recoveries.

No surprise fees

Data Kangaroo

We explain the exact quote, risks and next steps clearly before anything starts.

Other businesses

Some providers charge surprise fees that aren't disclosed from the very beginning.

Privacy & confidentiality

Data Kangaroo

Access is limited to authorised recovery staff only. We abide by extremely strict data privacy guidelines.

Other businesses

Some businesses outsource their data recovery projects to offshore employees, with little regulatory oversight.

Family-owned business

Data Kangaroo

Family-owned Melbourne service with appointment-only drop-off and Australia-wide mail-in recovery.

Other businesses

Some businesses take a very long time to recover data, as they are bogged down by bureaucracy.

How our process works

A simple, transparent recovery process from start to finish.

1.

Claim your free quote (click here for the form)

Tell us what happened and what device needs recovery.

2.

Receive instructions

We will email your job reference and shipping/drop-off instructions.

3.

Send your device

Drop off in Melbourne or mail it from anywhere in Australia.

4.

Inspection & free quote

We assess the device and explain the quote before recovery begins.

5.

Recovery attempt

Specialist recovery tools and techniques are used where possible.

6.

Data return

Recovered files are returned securely on your chosen destination drive.

Recent data recovery successes

Will yours be the next?

MacBook

MacBook Liquid Damage Recovery

Device: MacBook Pro A1990

Problem: Wouldn't turn on after liquid damage caused a logic board power fault.

Solution: Isolated the shorted power rail, rebuilt damaged pads, and stabilised the board repair.

Outcome: The MacBook powered on again and important data was fully recovered.

MacBook

MacBook Logic Board Recovery

Device: MacBook Pro A2338

Problem: Wouldn't turn on after liquid damage caused a shorted battery rail.

Solution: Traced the power fault and restored the battery flex connection.

Outcome: The MacBook powered on again, allowing the client's data to be recovered.

MacBook

Complex MacBook Board Repair

Device: MacBook Pro A2779

Problem: Liquid damage affected multiple board-level chips, erasing data.

Solution: Replaced damaged BGA chips and reprogrammed the Apple Wi-Fi chip.

Outcome: The MacBook was restored, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality.

iMac HDD

iMac Hard Drive Recovery

Device: iMac hard drive

Problem: Bad sectors stopped the drive from mounting on a normal computer.

Solution: Used a specialised disk imaging strategy to work around bad sectors safely.

Outcome: A full disk image was completed and the client's files were recovered.

MacBook

MacBook Data Recovery

Device: MacBook A1534

Problem: The screen kept flashing and shutting off due to power issues.

Solution: Stabilised with a new battery, fresh thermal paste, and external cooling.

Outcome: The MacBook stayed running long enough for complete data recovery.

SSD

NVMe SSD Detection Failure

Device: Windows desktop with NVMe SSD

Problem: The SSD stopped appearing in BIOS after a sudden power failure, making project files inaccessible.

Solution: Performed SSD diagnostics, stabilised the drive, and recovered the data using specialist imaging tools.

Outcome: Critical work files and development assets were successfully recovered.

Drop-off in Melbourne, or ship nationwide

After you have filled out the form, you'll receive shipping instructions.
​You can either drop-off your device anytime at one of our Melbourne locations, or ship it from anywhere in Australia.

Melbourne CBD

Suite 800/585 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Drop-off site only

Camberwell

Suite 1081/738 Burke Road, Camberwell, VIC 3124

Drop-off site only

Patterson Lakes

12–14 Scott Court, Patterson Lakes, VIC 3197

Drop-off site & main lab
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Australia Wide

Ship from all states and territories, anywhere in Australia

Nationwide coverage

Ready to recover your data?

Tell us what happened and we'll guide you through the next step. The sooner you reach out, the better your chances of recovery.