Wayne, Words cannot begin to describe the process from start to finish. I had a 512GB sd card that went bad a few days ago and I was frantically searching for places to assist in this recovery. I sent out a yelp project request and Wayne was one of the few people that was willing to take on the request. Mind you I asked on a weekend and Wayne said to bring it on in for an evaluation. WITHIN MINUTES, saw it was recoverable and so the rest is history. Wayne and his team made sure I knew what was going on through reports and multiple phone calls. I paid additional for rush but STILL ALL WORTH EVERY CENT. Exceeded the standards for sure. Best part is not only the level of service and hospitality, but my data has been saved. So thank you very much Wayne and your team! It may sound as if I'm overexaggerating but honestly come to Wayne and his team and you'll understand where I'm coming from. I will return for future recoveries! -John read more

I needed to recover important data from a flash drive that had stopped functioning. When I started calling around for help, I was floored by the cost estimates I was getting. Then I talked to Wayne at Data Recovery Man (aka Alandata.com). He quoted me a very reasonable price and told me to bring the flash drive down to his Santa Ana shop for an evaluation. I took the device down to Wayne, and barely a couple of hours later I was back in my office WITH MY RECOVERED DATA. To say I am a happy and satisfied customer would be a monumental understatement. Great Service for a very reasonable cost. Thanks, Wayne! read more

I had such a great experience with Wayne and Bryton at Data Recovery Man. I brought them my iPhone 12 that had serious water damage and cracks on both the front and back. I had completely lost access to all my data, none of which was backed up. Before finding them, I went to another place in Costa Mesa (Yourtronics) where I was told the data couldn't be recovered. Thankfully, that turned out not to be true. Wayne and Bryton were able to recover everything in just about two weeks by doing a logic board repair and CPU transplant at their in-house shop in Santa Ana. They were personable, knowledgeable, and super responsive. I really liked their ticket-based text system that kept me updated with progress along the way. They also took the time to explain what was being done and taught me a bit about how the phone works. It's rare to find that kind of transparency and care these days. I'm beyond impressed and so grateful to have all my data back. If you ever get told your data is gone, definitely get a second opinion here. These guys know what they're doing and truly deliver. Don't waste your time with other data, recovery places, and come straight here! Thank you! read more

Wayne is a life saver!!!! After my 4TB G.Drive stopped working halfway through a gallery, I called him, dropped it off and had it back in less than a week! Highly, highly recommend! read more

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Wayne is incredible! I needed some important video files that were on my sd card that I had already formatted and he was able to get them recovered for me. Quick as well! Highly recommend his services. Thank you again Wayne! read more

Had a power supply mishap that left nearly 4 terabytes of data, photos, and old memories trapped on two hard drives that would no longer read or start up. Wayne was absolutely helpful and patient with us, and helped us diagnose whether or not we could recover the drives. We ended up having to buy a new drive, but they were able to transfer everything over and save all of our files. Thank you so much! read more

I don't think there is anyone out there that matches Wayne in terms of his helpfulness, kindness, and dedication to his craft. I met Wayne independently while troubleshooting a sudden, large hard drive failure in a self-built Network Attached Storage (NAS) system. I was in over my head. Wayne offered me his number and took the time to talk me through the issues over the phone--a total stranger. He helped put my mind at ease, and also gave me an idea of what probably went wrong. While I haven't sent him the hard drives yet (our distance from his office is a factor), I wouldn't hesitate to do so should the circumstances require. If I lived closer I wouldn't hesitate to go to Wayne for all of my data recovery issues. read more

Wayne got back to me quickly and was able to get some answers to my questions about my 16TB Western Digital HD. Asked a lot of questions to determine if worth driving out to Costa Mesa area. Wayne was straightforward and honest that my particular HD data was not recoverable. Glad he took the time to follow up and ask questions about my drive. Expressed genuine concern and attention to try to help me. Would have gone to his business if data was recoverable. It was much appreciated that he took the time to respond. To Yelpers out there and hopefully for others if they will have less data damage to recover and I and certain Data Recovery Man can help save your data. read more

My mother had broken her usb filled with family photos from years back and was devastated. I immediately looked on Yelp and found this place and made a call. I made the drive and was told retrieving the data would be dependent on whether a small piece of glass inside was broken or not. Thankfully it was still in one piece. I go home and that same day I get a text letting me know they're working on it. And later on that they had competed the order, the very same day. They were so quick!! I wasn't able to retrieve the new usb until the next day but they had no issue with that. I would definitely come here again for all my data recovery needs! Professional and speedy! read more

This company worked a miracle and saved my data! No The situation was bleak and still they recovered my data! No need to look any further this is the best place, the only place to take your data recovery dilemmas. Their capabilities are extraordinary and their customer service superb! read more

Although we couldn't recover my files, Wayne and his team still provided amazing service, and even stayed after-hours to look into my storage devices. He's been doing this for 40+ years... he knows what he's doing guys. read more

I requested a quote from this place. The initial response was quick,and seem promising that they might be able to help. The last message was they will check with their police partner. I followed up a few times but no answer. I was gonna leave a good review because of your initial quick response, and seemed to be able to help. However, the lack of update is quiet disappointing. Update: Wayne did contact me after the review. It was a misunderstanding that I guess there is a glitch in Yelp. I appreciate him reaching out and will try to help. Therefore, I am changing the review from a 2 to 4. read more

Timely data recovery with very affordable pricing, We are so appreciative for your professional and Excellent recovery services.

My daughter erased ALL the pictures off my wife's Sony Cybershot pocket camera! My wife was devastated because the camera had all our kids baby pictures! DRM was able to recover ALL our pictures off the internal memory stick! Thank you DRM for your help! read more

I needed to recover my files from an iMac that just quit without warning and wouldn't turn on at all. Wayne and Bryton saved the day. Very impressed with their expertise, and I found them honest and trustworthy. I highly recommend them! read more

They were very helpful, they were very understanding of how valuable my data was and took the time to fix my drive and kept me up to date on the Recovery. They also gave me information to keep my data safe. I highly recommend them. ​ read more

I requested a quote for a data recovery from one dead portable memory device and transfer that data to the new one. The initial response was super fast - the first before anyone else, Wayne provided his number to call him. I brought the memory drives to him for an estimate and was quoted $600+ towards 900. This estimate was much higher than the other places and I took my business elsewhere. The drive was recovered the same day and for a fraction cost of what was quoted by Wayne. read more

I dropped my Samsung Z Flip 4 and the screen was damaged. I brought it to Best Buy and was told that there are only 2 places in southern California that could fix my screen. I had to buy a new phone and found out the hard way that my data was not backed up. I found Data Recovery Man and talked to Wayne. They were able to fix the screen and retrieve my data for me. Thank you! read more

I have such high praise for data recovery man Wayne! Excellent service and in a timely fashion as well! I dropped my external hard drive on New Year's Eve and was devastated, because I had a ton of important photos and files. Hastily, I picked the closest place that offered data recovery services and it was one of those drop and ship type places even though they didn't tell me they were shipping it out of state AND they were going to charge me a fortune!! Luckily, I looked online and found Data Recovery Man with such awesome reviews and now I know why! I was able to get my hard drive back and spoke with Wayne who was able not only recover my data successfully, but for HALF the price! So, beware of those big companies who offer data recovery services. I HIGHLY recommend Data Recovery Man! Hopefully, I won't need to use him again, but if I do. He's my guy! read more

Went in with a black screen and they took their time to diagnose the PC and provide honest, reasonable advice to resolve without ever upselling. Very helpful! read more

Wayne and team were great. Service was as quick as expected and everything I needed was recovered (after being told be "other" that nothing could be recovered). Very thankful and highly recommended. read more

Bryton repaired my laptop and now it works like new! Incredible service at an incredible price. I highly recommend Bryton and Wayne for their expert service. Their encyclopedic knowledge of computers and computer data is profound. read more

Portable storage drive went bad. Wayne recovered the data and transferred it to a new drive in one day. Saved me a lot of headache. Great service and very friendly. Well worth the cost which was much lower than I expected. Won't be taking my future business to anyone else but Wayne at Data Recovery Man. read more

walked into pool with iphone in pocket. Alan helped to fix my iphone and recover years of photos and videos of my kids. Very professional, knowledgable, and successful at data retrieval. The next time i walk into the pool with my iphone i will be back! read more

I called and came in after my year-old MacBook Pro randomly stopped working and I couldn't get past a black screen. It had been a year since I last backed up my data and as a musician who uses my computer all the time for remote recording, notation, etc, I was worried sick about it. Wayne told me not to worry, that he and his Mac guy would get my stuff back. Took a few days and Wayne was in contact the whole time, giving me frequent updates and reassurances. Cost almost $800 but I got all my data back and Wayne told me it was the tiny webcam cover that had caused the computer damage (I've never once dropped it, spilled anything, etc). Wayne is a consummate pro and I'd recommend him to any friends experiencing computer troubles (in fact I already have - expect a call from Paul soon, Wayne!) read more

Great service!!! My drive failed and I brought it in for recovery. They were honest, gave me a realistic quote and delivered completely, (and in a timely fashion). They went above and beyond with a great attitude and great service the entire time. I was impressed that they were so nice and delivered so efficiently. And I received great communication throughout the entire process. I really liked Wayne and I can't recommend this company enough. read more

Wayne was immensely helpful in getting my data recovered after apple couldn't do anything on their end. Super grateful for their expertise and will be utilizing them again for any future problems! They are quick, efficient, and keep you in the loop with everything going on with your device(s) which was super nice! read more

Wayne helped me recover ALL my data from my 11 year old MacBook air that completely died. He was able to diagnose it quickly and kept me informed through the process of getting my data onto a device I could then port to a new laptop. I appreciate that they were honest and upfront about the cost and given the precious data, I did not find the price unreasonable. Would definitely recommend them. read more

This man really knows what he's doing. Very efficient and professional. I hope I don't need him again but if I do he's my number one go to.

Wayne provided excellent customer service. He was able to retrieve all of my data from my Flash Drive really fast. Communication is great and the price is definitely affordable and he's willing to work with you. I would recommend him to anyone. read more

Being a commercial photographer can be super stressful when your hard drive takes a dump! Losing countless photos was extremely stressful. Wayne's quick response to get started on the job was super helpful in this time of need. Responding to my update messages and keeping me in the loop on the repair was refreshing. They were able to recover all 4TB of my hard drive and I am able to sleep better at night knowing my clients didn't lose anything. Thankful to have found them and will definitely be back if I need this type of service again. read more

WOW! All my memories (photos, videos, etc) are back safely as if my hard drive never crashed. Wayne was super helpful in recovering all of my pictures and videos I had stored on my hard drive that crashed. It is devastating to not be able to access your files, but a miracle to see them again after recovery. Yes, it is pricey, but they are able to salvage priceless memories. I didn't even need it quickly and the turn around time was so fast. Thank you to Wayne and your entire team! Worth using this company and don't fiddle around with trying to recover with online recovery programs like I did. read more

I dropped the external drive. The important one. The one that had things on it I couldn't replace. I dropped it on the way to backing it up. I downloaded software to see if I could recover it. I tried to take images of it. Nothing. So I contacted Wayne. I was lucky I did. He got everything back. Everything. He did it fast, he went over with me what was on the drive, and even put back some of the meta data ( file names etc.) Can't recommend this enough. read more

I came in with a dead drive and left with all my data intact. My SSD was recovered for a reasonable price too! I highly recommend data recovery man. read more

I cannot recommend this place enough! I lost approximately 10 years worth of pictures from my computer when I was transferring them into an external hard drive. Went to two other places before I reached out to Wayne. He took the time to come in on a Sunday to take a look at my situation. His prices were reasonable and he explained everything he would do so it gave me a peace of mind. The data recovery process took less than the anticipated 2 week wait. I had my external hard drive and computer back within a few days. Wayne also took the time to explain how to retrieve my files at pick up and at a later time when I could not find them myself. Definitely the go-to-place for lost/deleted data! read more

These guys saved my life when another broken phone company couldn't get my phone to turn on they recovered all my data I thought I had lost. I'd highly recommend them to anyone read more

Wayne and his team saved me hours, days and possibly weeks of time trying to re-do what I lost on my MacBook Pro due to water damage. They were easy to communicate with and they were very responsive. The turn around was so quick--it allowed me to get back to my work right away. When you are facing the loss of important data and need it back, this is the place to go! I got all my data back, got my laptop repaired, got a backup of my data--quickly and reasonably priced. I am so grateful! Thank, Wayne! read more

Absolutely amazed at the results from Wayne at Data Recovery.. I went in to have an old 10+ year old external hard drive restored of all its data that somehow got formatted by my old mac, making me lose precious and valuable memories. I was able to sift through all of my data and noted 99.99% of all the data was recovered with success. I would completely recommend to any of my friends, because Wayne provides high quality customer service and response time. At first, I was given a drive that somehow didn't show all the recovered files, but then at no-charge, he ran a triple scavenge again and put the files on another new hard drive. THANK YOU THANK YOU WAYNE!! read more

I contacted Data Recovery Man when our Old Windows 2003 Server died it had 4 Scsi drives. I did not know what RAID level they were but Data Recovery was really helpful by doing initial inspection and provided us confirmation that Data can be recovered. We got all our Data from Drives. Good thing is they guarantee health of Data and Hard Drives before they commit the customers to pay. I highly recommend Data Recovery Man, they are very professional and helpful. read more

These guys are the absolute best. I was so worried my project was corrupted and gone but they worked swiftly and got everything fixed. They are definitely somewhere I'd return to and recommend to everyone. Also super cool father and son duo I had such a good time talking to them. So happy I went with them as many professionals told me my my hard drive was done for. If you have any issues that have you feeling hopeless and in fear you've lost very important hardware or information that can't be recovered look no further. read more