At Bracknell Data Recovery, we specialise in professional iMac data recovery for all macOS devices, from legacy spinning hard drives to modern Fusion Drives and SSDs using APFS. With over 25 years of experience, we have helped home users, professionals, and businesses recover valuable data from all types of iMac systems, including those where “The Volume Macintosh HD Could Not Be Repaired” errors occur.
Whether your iMac runs macOS Ventura, Monterey or older versions, our engineers use advanced diagnostic and recovery equipment to retrieve data from even the most damaged Apple storage devices.
Common iMac Data Loss Scenarios We Handle
- “The Volume Macintosh HD Could Not Be Repaired” in Disk Utility
- iMac stuck in recovery mode or endless reboot loop
- Fusion Drive failure – either SSD or HDD component
- APFS volume corruption or unreadable disk
- Startup disk not detected or showing 0GB
- macOS kernel panics on boot
- Inaccessible Time Machine backups
- Slow performance due to failing drive sectors
- Clicking or spinning noises from older iMac HDDs
How We Recover Data from Damaged iMac Drives
1. Initial Diagnosis
Our process begins with a full diagnostic inspection using write-blocked tools to prevent data loss during testing. For failing iMacs that cannot boot, we remove the internal drive and assess it in our secure lab environment.
2. Physical Drive Assessment
If your iMac uses a mechanical HDD or Fusion Drive (hybrid SSD + HDD), we inspect for read/write head failures, PCB damage, or spindle motor issues. SSDs are checked for controller errors, overheating or NAND degradation.
3. Imaging the Disk
We attempt to create a full bit-by-bit clone of the failing storage device using hardware imaging tools. This bypasses bad sectors and unstable areas, allowing us to work from a safe copy instead of the original media.
4. Logical File System Repair
Once the drive image is complete, we repair the file system structure (APFS or HFS+) using forensic tools. This allows us to rebuild directory structures, resolve corrupted partition maps, and restore file access even when Disk Utility cannot.
5. Fusion Drive Deconstruction (if applicable)
If the iMac used a Fusion Drive, we reconstruct the logical link between the SSD and HDD, even if one component has failed. This step is critical to recovering files stored across both disks in Apple’s hybrid storage setup.
6. Data Recovery & Verification
We recover all identifiable files from the image, restoring original folder structures and verifying file integrity. Documents, photos, videos, project files, and Time Machine backups can typically be restored in full or in part.
Supported iMac Systems
- iMac (Retina 5K, 4K, and earlier)
- iMac Pro (all versions)
- iMac with Fusion Drive (SSD + HDD)
- iMac with single SSD (NVMe or SATA)
- iMac with 2.5″/3.5″ spinning HDD
- macOS Versions: Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, and earlier
File Systems We Recover
- APFS (Apple File System – used on modern macOS devices)
- HFS+ (Mac OS Extended – legacy systems and Time Machine backups)
- Encrypted APFS / FileVault Volumes
- Time Machine Sparse Bundles and Disk Images
Why Choose Bracknell Data Recovery?
- 25+ years of dedicated Mac recovery expertise
- Full support for APFS, HFS+, Fusion Drive, and SSD systems
- Secure cleanroom environment for mechanical recovery
- Logical file system repair from unreadable or corrupt drives
- Advanced imaging and data carving tools
- Critical 48-hour service available for urgent cases
We go beyond simple software-based solutions, providing hardware-level and forensic recovery for even the most complex iMac failures.
Contact Bracknell Data Recovery
If your iMac is displaying the error “The Volume Macintosh HD Could Not Be Repaired”, don’t attempt DIY recovery or repeated reboots. These can worsen the problem or result in permanent data loss.
Contact Bracknell Data Recovery today for free diagnostics. Our iMac data recovery experts are ready to assist with fast, reliable, and secure solutions for all macOS systems.