How much is data recovery for a 30gig harddrive going to cost me?

Answer 1

you can try it your self using free file recovery softwares Restoration, PC Inspector Free Ed, and Recuva

Answer 2

Data Recovery Is done in many ways,
1. By Yourself at minimal cost or no cost using programs like "RECOVER LOST DATA" which accurately harvest lost or deleted audio, video,software and other identifiable data from your disk surface. Generally this is consider easy and strightforward but you can never garantee a hundred percent gain and also u must assume the hard drive is in working order to process this way.
2. Industrial Data Recoverer's can harvest the most difficult data from any system at a very affordable price. Its very hard to give a price without a first hand look at the equipment for damage analysis BUT since its only 30GB it will def not cost a fortune. Nevertheless you should never expect a hundred percent file recovery.
3. In rare cases your hardware manufacturer will cover the data and in case your system needs replacement then they will recover the data free of charge and transfer it to the replacement hardware.

Answer 3

you can do it yourself using disc restoring tools