LaCie 2big RAID 0 Hard Drive Recovery – Severe Platter Damage

A client contacted Brighton Data Recovery after experiencing critical data loss from their LaCie 2big RAID 0 array, which consisted of two Seagate hard drives. The reported issues included:

  • The RAID 0 array contained business-critical data that needed urgent recovery.
  • The hard drives had severe platter damage, which a previous data recovery company could not recover.
  • The client required high-priority recovery, as the RAID 0 setup meant that losing one drive could result in total data loss.

Since RAID 0 does not offer redundancy, platter damage made recovery highly challenging. A forensic-level approach with cleanroom techniques was required.

Our Expertise in LaCie 2big RAID 0 Recovery

With 25 years of experience, Brighton Data Recovery specializes in:
✔ Recovering data from failed RAID 0 arrays with severe platter damage
✔ Using advanced imaging techniques to extract maximum readable sectors
✔ Forensic platter resurfacing and data extraction from damaged hard drives

Diagnosis & Recovery Process

Upon receiving the LaCie 2big RAID 0 disks, our engineers conducted a detailed forensic evaluation. The key findings included:

  • Both disks had extensive surface damage on the platters, causing severe read/write errors.
  • RAID 0 metadata was partially intact, meaning partial reconstruction was possible.
  • The previous recovery attempt had left micro-contamination inside the drives, requiring immediate cleanroom treatment.

To successfully recover the client’s lost business data, we implemented a multi-step forensic RAID 0 recovery strategy:

Step 1: Cleanroom Inspection & Platter Resurfacing

  • Opened both Seagate drives in a cleanroom to prevent further degradation.
  • Used precision cleaning techniques to remove contaminants from the platters.
  • Applied platter resurfacing techniques to minimise further read errors.

Step 2: Read/Write Head Replacement & Alignment

  • Installed new donor read/write heads to optimize data extraction.
  • Conducted micro-alignment adjustments to maximise sector readability.

Step 3: Advanced Imaging & RAID 0 Striping Reconstruction

  • Used DeepSpar Disk Imager to create a forensic clone of both drives, skipping unreadable sectors.
  • Applied adaptive imaging techniques to extract data without causing further platter damage.
  • Manually reconstructed RAID 0 striping patterns, ensuring maximum data recovery.

Step 4: File System Repair & Data Extraction

  • Rebuilt damaged NTFS file system structures to restore missing directories.
  • Extracted and validated all available business-critical data.

Step 5: Data Integrity Check & Secure Transfer

  • Conducted final validation checks to confirm recovered data was intact.
  • Successfully transferred the restored data to a new high-performance RAID system.

The Result

We successfully recovered 85.9% of the client’s lost files, including:
✅ Business transaction records and financial reports
✅ Client contracts, project documents, and office data
✅ Archived emails, spreadsheets, and critical work files

Despite severe platter damage and prior unsuccessful recovery attempts, we were able to rebuild and extract crucial business data, preventing catastrophic data loss.

Why Choose Brighton Data Recovery for RAID 0 & Platter Damage Recovery?

✅ 25 Years of Expertise – Specialists in RAID 0 recovery and forensic data extraction.
✅ Cleanroom Repairs – Safe handling of mechanically damaged hard drives.
✅ Forensic Platter Resurfacing & Imaging – Maximizing recoverable data from damaged sectors.
✅ Fast & Secure Process – Ensuring complete confidentiality and minimal business disruption.

If your LaCie 2big RAID 0 hard drive has platter damage and contains critical business data, contact Brighton Data Recovery today for expert data recovery services!