iMAC A1419 27" - 2015, 2016, 2017 Data Recovery

At Zero Alpha, we specialize in data recovery for iMac models, including the 27-inch A1419, which often face startup errors. Our recovery process begins with a thorough diagnosis to determine whether the problem is caused by a failing hard drive, SSD corruption, or macOS-related issues. If the internal storage is accessible, we use advanced cloning techniques to extract data before further degradation occurs. For drives that are physically damaged or unresponsive, we employ specialized hardware tools to recover files at a deeper level. Whether the issue stems from file system corruption, firmware failure, or a complete drive malfunction, our expertise ensures that your critical data is retrieved safely before any repairs or replacements are made.

27 inch 2015 A1419 iMac with support.apple.com/mac/startup problem

15Apr2024 - The 27-inch 2015 iMac (A1419) sometimes encounters a support.apple.com/mac/startup error, indicating a startup failure. This issue typically occurs due to a corrupted macOS installation, a failing hard drive or SSD, or firmware-related problems. Users experiencing this error may see a white or black screen with the URL, preventing the system from booting into macOS. Common solutions include resetting NVRAM/PRAM, booting into macOS Recovery Mode to reinstall macOS, or using Target Disk Mode to recover data. If the internal drive has failed, data recovery may be required before replacing the storage device. At Zero Alpha, we specialize in recovering data from failing iMacs, ensuring valuable files are not lost before repair. Tried accessing target disk mode. unsuccessful, no response.

IMAC runs wit fusion drives. We need both hard drive and SSD for data recovery

SSD is stored in the motherboard. The computer must completely disassembled to take out SSD, including fan and power.

Testing the hard drive and SSD

SSD is not responsive and hard drive has ABR error and spins down

iMac startup error data recovery caselog

This client came in with a SSD from a iMac A1419 (EMC 2546) which had become unresponsive and now did not work. Upon receiving the SSD, our data recovery experts start with an assessment to determine the extent of damage and evaluate the potential for successful data retrieval. Depending on the issue, specialists will then work on repairing any hardware problems to restore the SSD's functionality. To assess these SSD's adaptors are needed and the proper skills to access it on your device without altering the SSD. It is recommended to seek a professional to limit the risk of data recovery.

For this job, there were many corruption and writing errors found, which can cause data loss and unusable files and photos. Zero Alpha were able to use specialised programs to not only retrieve the data and image the drive, but also fix the corrupted photos and word documents to make them usable for our clients. 

We were able to use these programs to fix majority of the broken images that were retrieved from our software leading to successful results for the client.

iMac SSD Data recovery case log

The logic board code: 820-00134-A, or motherboard, is the central hub of the iMac A1419. It houses critical components such as the CPU, GPU, RAM, and various controllers. Given its complexity, the logic board is susceptible to several issues, including:

2015 iMac not turning on data recovery caselog

30Jan2015: This iMac would not turn on but some times intermittently would power up for a few seconds. It had a APPLE HDD ST1000DM003 Seagate with AQ03 firmware. We successfully recovered from the APFS files and folders.