Hard Drive Struck by Lightning Data Recovery

Zero Alpha offers professional data recovery for hard drives struck by lightning. When a lightning strike causes power surges, it can destroy the PCB, burn components, or damage the internal heads. Even when the drive no longer powers on, our specialised tools and cleanroom techniques can recover valuable data safely. We accept mail in jobs from Australia and worldwide.

hard drive struck by lightning data recovery

Hard Drive Common Problems After Lightning Strike

  • Drive not powering on after power surge
  • Visible burn marks or smell of burnt electronics
  • Blown TVS diodes or damaged PCB components
  • Firmware corruption caused by voltage spikes
  • Motor or head assembly failure due to power overload
  • Data not accessible despite replacement of PCB

Hard Drive Struck by Lightning Data Recovery Caselog

data recovery from western digital hard drive damaged after lightning strike

The Western Digital 1TB hard drive was no longer responsive after lightning

Another potential cause of damage is a direct lightning strike to the computer or other electronic device. This type of strike can create a massive surge of electricity that can instantly destroy the hard drive and any other electronic components in the computer.

Protecting your hard drive from lightning strikes is essential to avoid data loss and damage. One of the most effective ways to protect your hard drive is to use a surge protector or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). These devices can help regulate the power supply and protect against sudden surges of electricity.

It is also essential to back up your data regularly to an external hard drive or a cloud-based storage service. This way, even if your hard drive is damaged by a lightning strike, you can still retrieve your important data.

In conclusion, lightning strikes can cause significant damage to hard drives and other electronic devices. By taking the necessary precautions, such as using surge protectors and backing up data regularly, you can protect your hard drive from lightning strikes and avoid the potential for data loss and permanent damage.

damage done to western digital hard drive after lightning strike

You can see significan't damage was done to this western digital hard drive after the lightning strike. We we're able to recover all data for this customer