At Bracknell Data Recovery, we have over 25 years of experience in professionally recovering data from all types of Acer laptops, including systems that are producing a clicking noise. This sound often indicates a read/write head failure, which is a serious mechanical issue that requires immediate specialist attention. If your Acer laptop is unresponsive or making unusual noises, we are here to help.
Common Issue: Clicking Noise from Acer Laptop Hard Drive
Symptom: When powered on, your Acer laptop emits a repetitive clicking or ticking sound and either fails to boot or displays an error message.
Cause: This is typically a result of read/write head failure, where the internal heads can no longer correctly position or read from the platters. If not powered down promptly, the heads may further damage the platters and reduce the chances of successful recovery.
Our Acer Laptop Recovery Process – Step-by-Step
1. Initial Diagnostic and Evaluation
- We begin with a non-invasive inspection of the drive.
- SMART logs and BIOS detection are checked to confirm mechanical failure.
- If a head fault is suspected, we proceed to a controlled cleanroom environment.
2. Cleanroom Disassembly and Head Inspection
- The drive is carefully opened in our ISO 5 (Class 100) cleanroom.
- Engineers inspect the read/write head assembly under a microscope for:
- Damage, wear, or misalignment
- Broken or detached head arms
- Platter surface condition
3. Donor Drive Head Replacement
- We source a compatible donor hard drive from our inventory.
- Using precision tools, we perform a head stack assembly replacement:
- The old heads are removed without disturbing the platters.
- New heads are fitted and aligned using specialist jigs and callipers.
- The drive is reassembled and resealed to maintain sterile conditions.
4. Data Imaging and Recovery
- The drive is connected to an advanced hardware imager.
- We perform a sector-by-sector clone, applying:
- Read retries for difficult sectors
- Head-mapping for multi-head alignment issues
- Controlled power cycles to avoid thermal stress
- This step may take several hours to days depending on drive condition.
5. Data Extraction and Integrity Checks
- The clone is analysed for recoverable data.
- File systems such as NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, and ext4 are rebuilt as necessary.
- Files are verified, catalogued, and prepared for return.
Supported Acer Laptop Models
We recover data from all Acer laptop series, including:
- Acer Aspire
- Acer Swift
- Acer Spin
- Acer TravelMate
- Acer Predator
- Acer Extensa
- Acer Chromebook models
Supported Operating Systems
We work with Acer laptops running:
- Windows: 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7
- Linux: Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint, Kali
- Chrome OS (Chromebooks)
- Dual-boot configurations (Windows + Linux)
Supported Storage Types and Interfaces
We recover from all types of internal Acer laptop storage:
- HDD (2.5″ SATA, PATA)
- SSD (SATA, M.2 NVMe, PCIe)
- eMMC storage (onboard flash memory)
Why Choose Bracknell Data Recovery?
- 25+ Years of Data Recovery Expertise
- Certified Cleanroom Facilities for Mechanical Repair
- Expertise in Acer Laptop Data Recovery
- Read-Only Imaging – No Risk to Original Data
- Critical Recovery Option Available Within 48 Hours
- Fully Confidential and GDPR-Compliant
Our acer laptop recovery service is trusted by individuals, businesses, and academic institutions throughout the UK.
Contact Us Today for a Free Diagnostic
If your Acer laptop is making a clicking sound or is no longer booting, turn it off immediately and contact Bracknell Data Recovery. Our specialist engineers are ready to safely recover your valuable files with care, precision, and speed.