Highly recommended. Crashed an internal hard drive that had significant data on it that I had, irresponsibly, not backed up to any other sources. The damage I did to the drive required Five Star's clean-room service, and they quoted a flat rate to me in advance. The effort of recovering the data ended up being very challenging and took longer than any of us expected, but at the end Five Star was able to recover over 99% of the files--and I'm happy to say, the 1% of files were not important to me, so the 99% they recovered covered everything I needed. Despite that significant extra work, they invoiced me only for the original quoted amount. I'm happy with the results but also the professionalism. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When I first reached out to Five Star, they got back to me at the start of the next business day and, after answering a few follow-up questions, I had a quote and scheduled to drop off my drive the same day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Vahan and Elen were particularly helpful and professional the entire way through.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was really a pleasure to work with them and I can't recommend Five Star enough! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I really enjoyed working with these guys.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They were cheerful and polite, and explained recovery processes and options clearly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The storefront is bright and clean and inspires confidence in their abilities. Wouldn't hesitate to use them again. read more

I purchased a San Disk 2 TB extreme portable SSD solid State Drive from Amazon. It worked for just under a year and then it died. WTF!! I was fairly horrified because I thought solid state drives were supposed to be much more reliable than traditional HDD spinning disc drive. Incorrect! Flunk! Fail! Go directly to jail!! What a bummer. I thought I was toast. I'm a photographer and I had a lot of images on this drive. One terabytes worth. It's rubberized and sealed. I thought it was beyond repair. I googled around and found 5 Star Data Recovery. I took it in and they busted it out. They did a tremendous job and got 98% of my data back. What a bullet to do! Cost me around $600. I wouldn't call it cheap, but I would say it was actually pretty fair considering what they were working with. Also, would I learn never buy an encrypted external hard drive. It makes it that much more difficult and expensive to retrieve data from. They were still able to do it even though it was encrypted. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Anyway, all in all the guys were awesome. I couldn't be happier.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I count myself. #Lucky.!! read more

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I definitely recommend Five Star Data Recovery. They are knowledgeable and capable of recovering complete local file storage on the ssd. If the repairing the laptop device to power up and boot fails, Five Star is facilitated to remove the ssd chip from system board, and mounted on test fixture to read access and transfer the data set to an external drive. Five Star is committed and methodical, and were successful in recovering entire 100 gB from my laptop soldered ssd. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Vahan was very professional and super cool![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Straightforward on pricing and said he wouldn't charge if he couldn't recover my files. Sadly my old laptop is officially toast, but I really appreciated his fast diagnostics and honest work. read more

Five Star Data saved my hard drive with over *20 years* of documents, priceless photos and music that I would've never be able to find/re-download again. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Truly grateful for their prompt service and big shouts to Vahan for explaining how external hard drives work and the FSD recovery process.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Hopefully I'll never need to save a hard drive again, but *IF* I do, I will for sure come back to Five Star Data. Thank you! read more

Team is great! They were able to recover data from a very old spinning laptop drive, it wasn't easy. Donor parts for the drive are not widely available. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Incredibly appreciative for their help. The drive had my friend's childhood photos that they thought they lost forever.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's all they had after a fire many years ago. Thanks so much! read more

Lifesavers for My Documentary Footage! I can't thank this data recovery team enough. I was in the middle of a documentary project when I thought I'd lost critical footage. It was a nightmare scenario--but they absolutely came through. Not only did they recover everything, they answered all my questions with patience and clarity, even late at night when I reached out in desperation. They explained the entire recovery process in terms I could understand and treated my project with the care and urgency it deserved. Their professionalism, communication, and dedication went far beyond what I expected. I bought the wrong replacement drive and they graciously shipped it back for me. If you're working on something important--creative, personal, or professional--this is the team you want on your side. Five stars isn't enough! read more

Five Star Data Recovery absolutely lived up to their name! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Vahan and Elen were extremely professional, friendly, and kept me informed every step of the way.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They repaired my broken Western Digital external hard drive and recovered almost all of my files in about a week. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The communication was excellent, pricing was fair and transparent, and the entire process was smooth from start to finish.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend Five Star Data Recovery to anyone who needs fast, honest, and reliable help with data recovery. Thank you very much. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I want to biggest thanks possible to Vahan, his wife and their Five Star Staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I thought my data was fully protected. I had 20 years of family photos on an external hard drive and backed up with Carbonite. I lost my house in the Palisades fire, and one of the few comforts I had was saving the hard drive and knowing I had all of my photos. Shortly after the fire my hard drive started having problems. I was not worried too much because I had Carbonite (do no use). I found out that when my drive stopped working Carbonite deleted all my photos and data after 30 days, even thought I was currently paying for their services. Please never use this service. Now I was in a panic. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I took my non-working hard drive to Five Star, with prayers they could recover the data. They were empathetic and understood my situation. They were very kind and helpful[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They kept me update along the entire process and after a short time they were able to recover all of my photos.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Vahan also gave me an education on how to best protect my data. A short time later my wife damage her cell phone. Once again the miracle workers at Five Star came through and recovered all of my wife's data. I can't thank Vahan, his wife and his staff enough. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'm eternally grateful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Vahan and the team at Five Star went above and beyond for us.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had a corrupted hard drive that could not be read -- and he was able to extract some incredibly important files for us at a reasonable cost. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Vahan was very communicative throughout the process and talked us through all of the steps he was taking to resolve the issue.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would definitely consult with them again in the future. read more

(Serviced 06/07/24 FR & 06/14/24 FR @ 2:00pm): The stars aligned when I came across this data recovery business! Thanks to the trusty Yelp app, I "found" Five Star Data Recovery along a main thoroughfare I've driven on countless times over the years. I honestly had no idea this place existed albeit this was the first time I ever needed such a service. Actually, I was doing a dear friend a huge favor who accidentally dropped her external hard drive and was no longer recognized by her laptop. She had a plethora of work data that was years in the making. Would they be able to recover all of the data which would then warrant a five-star review!?: PURCHASE *I believe this was how the costs were broken down since there wasn't an itemized invoice/receipt https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=tk9-6ck519iaCtkk9rRkPg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Logical Data Recovery ($300.00) + Drives w/USB 3.0 or Encryption ($100.00) + Drive Cover Open [Non-Refundable] ($100.00): Most of this was foreign to me, so I just went with it and hoped for the best. During my brief research and phone calls to other businesses, the price seemed comparable. If I overpaid, please don't let me know. SERVICE I predominantly dealt with Vahan, the owner, when he returned my initial phone call minutes later, when I initially came in to drop off the damaged external hard drive, to when I delivered a replacement hard drive. When I returned to pick up the new hard drive and settle the bill, it was a different gentleman who was just as friendly. Throughout the process, Vahan communicated with me perfectly through emails and phone calls. I was always in the loop of things which put my mind at ease. Great job! PARKING (FREE) Street parking only along the main drags of Brand Blvd. and San Fernando Rd., respectively, I parked on both roads with barely a minute of walking distance. Just be aware of all posted signs and read them carefully - 'nuff said! ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE Located in a nondescript building along a busy intersection, the interior was very clean and almost laboratory-like with its stark white walls. There were several items tastefully displayed throughout while there was a Plexiglass counter where you settled the bill. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=FtUsj62_KHZU750H46uMng&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Plenty of natural lighting entered through the large glass walls and door while electric recessed ceiling lights covered the rest. There were no TVs and no music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=eZ6BHdk6Qu8avBDxpVPK4g&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Five Star Data Recovery proved to be exactly as their business name stated. For my first time ever having dealt with such service, this was an easy and quick process. Again, I truly had no basis on pricing, but they did the job and recovered 99.99% of lost data off the damaged hard drive. The customer service was top-notch from start to finish. And, they offered a $20.00-off Yelp Check-in offer https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=yuRwg_c0hmaTwFcvYl-jTw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw which was always appreciated. And, I always tried to support small local businesses whenever I could. I found total value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $480.00 AFTER any discounts/tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS read more

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As a journalist I had little hope of seeing my photographs ever again. Vahn assured me that they would do their best, and if they couldn't I wouldn't pay a cent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Vahn kept in touch with me during every step of the process and assured me that some pictures could be saved.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Several days later the job was done and the whole collection was recovered. Five Star Data Recovery is the most amazing company. Friendly, knowledgeable, and forthright about the price. Top-notch! read more

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April 2024: Five Star Data Recovery completely rocked my world, as they are an all around 5-Star business! Vahan made my day by recovering years of some of my most treasured memories via my external hard drive! I was so excited & grateful! A-Plus Service: From the moment I walked in, Vahan's friendliness, knowledgeable advice, and professionalism were top-of-the-line & I appreciated his honesty on the pricing! Constant Contact: Vahan made sure to keep me updated on the progress of my hard drive via constant email updates & cool photos of the inside of the hard drive, which completely eased my mind! Wildly Grateful: I'm smiling as I write this; grateful to my friend who referred me & because Five Star Data Recovery saved the day! As of today, they're one of my superheroes! Thanks again, Vahan! I'm one incredibly happy customer! read more

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The night after a major video shoot, a CFast camera card refused to mount. Enormous stakes for an unrepeatable day's production In Maryland. We sent it to Five Star, where it was surgically opened, recovered into a hard drive, and returned within a week. [[HIGHLIGHT]]These folks are professional lifesavers with very friendly service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Eternally grateful! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fantastic experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A fair amount of data recovery folks out there come across as a wee bit shady. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Five star truly earned their name.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Communicative. Detailed. Helpful[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The fair estimated price they quoted was the price they actually charged. read more

I cannot recommend Five Star Data Recovery highly enough. After living for years with the anxiety of two failed drives sitting in a closet (an 8TB and a 4TB HDD) that would not start up, I finally decided to take the leap with 5 Star. These drives contained irreplaceable material: thousands of scanned family photographs, decades of professional demo reels, and personal archives going back over 20 years. In short, this was not data I could afford to lose. I researched multiple data recovery companies across the West Coast and nationally, and frankly, the pricing at many of them was shocking (1000's). Data recovery is essentially digital surgery, and I needed real experts, but at a fair and transparent price. Five Star came highly recommended through a trusted friend, and that recommendation proved invaluable. When I visited their Glendale location, I immediately felt at ease. The workspace was clean, organized, and professional. Alex, one of the engineers, took the time to walk me through exactly what was happening with my drives and what the recovery process would involve, explaining everything clearly and patiently. The owner, Vahan, stayed in consistent communication throughout the entire process, providing step-by-step updates as the data was safely recovered and transferred to a new drive. The relief I felt when the recovery was complete is hard to overstate. What truly sets Five Star apart is trust. I never felt rushed, misled, or upsold. The pricing was fair, the process was transparent, and the results were on my screen. Five Star Data Recovery is the rare kind of business that combines deep technical expertise with integrity and genuine care for their clients. If you are on the fence, do not be. Whether you are local or shipping a device from across the country, your data is in safe hands here. No worries at all. They deserve your business. read more

I was referred to Five Star Data Recovery by MelroseMac - as they were not able to help recovery my data. Not only was FSDR able to recover the data, they were fast, efficient, and provided excellent customer service. read more

Recently I have been cleaning up my home and wanted to dispose this super old (20+ year) computer with Pentium II processor. Since I didn't want to waste time figuring out how to extract data within the hard drive, I did a quick Yelp search and found Five Star Data Recovery. [Parking]: Street parking only with limited spots so I had to park a block away & carried my desktop (it was quite heavy). [Service]: The receptionist Alex was friendly and had tools to remove the hard drive (Seagate Medalist 6531 Model ST36531A) from the desktop. Alex said that they can also recycle the entire desktop for free when customers pay for their data recovery service. I actually declined the complimentary recycle service and took my desktop with no hard drive back home. I received a status update from owner Vahan within 12 hours and Clean Room Data Recovery was not needed. 3 days later I received an email stating that the data recovery was 100% successful & I could drop off a transfer drive (e.g. USB). Afterward Vahan can start to move the data and have it ready for pickup. 5 days later I stopped by the office and was able to pick up my transfer drive & paid for the data recovery service (no hidden surprises and extra fees). Five Star Data Recovery will keep a backup copy of recovered data for up to 7 days. [Price]: Transparent fixed price service - $300 for Logical Data Recovery and $950 for Clean Room Data Recovery. The technician will ask customers for permission if Clean Room Data Recovery is required. Excellent and transparent data recovery service - highly recommend it! read more

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I used them back in 2024 so this is an overdue review. I had a WD Black hard drive that suddenly stopped working one day and many of the files were sentimental assets related to my creative projects. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I brought it in and was helped by Elen.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Despite the high price quote (around $400) They were upfront and very pleasant to deal with. Within a few days, they were not only able to recover to my data but also transferred it to the empty hard drive I provided and advised me on better brands to use next time. Apparently WD isn't as good as they used to be now so I'll be staying away from that brand. Everything else went smooth and I'd highly recommend Five Star Recovery. Remember to make backups whenever possible! Data recovery isn't cheap. read more

I came to Five Star based on their Yelp reviews, and they definitely lived up to their name. I had 3 corrupted SD video cards that held special value because of family events/occasions. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The team of Vahan/Alex/Elen were very communicative, friendly, and professional.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They thoroughly explained the data recovery process, how long it would take, and were honest in what they would be able to recover.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They recovered more than what I expected, which I'm very thankful for. My only regret is that I didn't initially go to Five Star; a local place I first brought the cards to didn't know what they were doing and made them worse. I'm almost sure if I had brought them to Five Star, they would've recovered everything. A great experience overall, I strongly recommend coming here for all your data recovery needs. Thank you again, I appreciate everything you did! read more

When my external hard drive started having really bad issues, I panicked. After a quick online search for places in LA that could recover my precious data, it was clear that a place like Best Buy couldn't do it. And might even make things worse. In searching for someone who could do the work, Five Star Data Recovery's name kept popping up, and all of their customers had nothing but good things to say about them. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I gave them a call on a holiday and even then they picked up, responded with some tips, and advised me to come in the next day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I met Vahan, the owner, at the shop and he was very nice, patient, and helpful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] With some questions followed by reassurance and advice (on what type of hard drive to buy to replace what was broken), he took on the job and finished it within the week for a fair price! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Communication throughout the process was exceptional and they were very responsive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] At the end of it all, 99% of my data was recovered to a new hard drive that I bought and shipped to them. Amazing work and so thankful! 100% recommend! read more

If you are looking for a place to recover your hard drive, stop looking and go to Five Stars! They were able to recover my hard drive after it had stopped working. I initially went to another place because it was cheaper, but that probably did more harm to my hard drive. Five Star successfully recovered my data and also advice on which hard drive to buy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was also a truly Five Star experience as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I really hope I would not have to visit them again, but if there is a next time, I would definitely trust them to rescue the hard drive. read more

Had a 16TB Western Digital HD device that I needed to recover data from after dropping it. Came in on Saturday and met the owner Vahan himself. He checked the broken HD and said the particular HD I have; the data could not be recovered due mechanical issues. Explained the technology does not exist now to make such a recovery. This was the same info other data recovery people mentioned. I'm still leaving a excellent review because Vahan was still helpful, polite and patient explaining the issue with me despite my hearing impairment. He also expressed genuine concern and effort to try to help. Also very glad they were open on a Saturday since most people have to work M-F. I will keep this place in mind for possible future service if needed. Again. I appreciated his time to check if my data could be recovered or repaired. Hopefully the technology will change to allow possible repairs in the future. It appears I lost about 18 months of work from different projects. It could have been worst. read more

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Filmed 17 YouTube videos on a 10 year old micro SD card like a silly goose. You can guess what happened next. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Luckily 5 Star is open on Saturdays and I was too desperate to wait til Monday.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They saved 100% of everything for a reasonable price. Would highly recommend read more

If you're reading this, you're familiar with that horrible feeling that your data is gone and with it life as you knew it. That was me a week ago when I woke up to an iMac that wouldn't boot and an external backup drive that wouldn't connect to my laptop. It was the start of the long Labor Day weekend, so most places were closed including Melrose Mac, which I'd previously used for data recovery. Five Star, a company I wasn't familiar with, was open. Alex answered the phone and listened politely before suggesting I speak to Vahan. Vahan seemed confident that he could help me. His manner was friendly, professional and BS-free and I instinctively trusted him. Five days later I am typing this from my laptop which contains the nearly one terabyte of data Vahan recovered and I couldn't be happier with the service or the price. Five Star tells you upfront what it's going to cost (which is a lot less than Melrose Mac) and they're fast, too. Wish all businesses were this well run. read more

I tried contacting this place for a quote, but I haven't actually gotten a chance to use their service. Someone texted me asking what the situation is and I replied, I never got a response back. I'd love to bring this place business if they respond to their potential customers. read more

Five Star was amazing!! They were able to save all of the data from my daughter's Mac Air after a caramel coffee spill! Vahan walked me through it the whole process and was incredible! Thank you again!! read more

Had to use Five Star Data recovery based on a friend's recommendation for a failed SanDisk SSD. They were reasonable and we had good communication through the process. Tho' this is more of a ssd thing, they were able to recover just over 99% of the data. Will recommend and use as needed again. :) read more

Elite service. Alex O saved my life by rescuing a crucial hard drive and working in an expedited manner, during the holidays no less! Highly recommend. You can trust them to take care of you. read more

I sent a 4TB Seagate external hard drive to Five Star Data Recovery after it failed to power up despite multiple attempts. It contained a huge collection of family photos and videos dating back 30 years. Five Star successfully recovered 100% of my files, copied them to a new 4TB hard drive which I supplied, and returned both drives inside 2 weeks. The quoted flat fee was $500 for the data recovery and duplication to the new drive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I am very satisfied with their service and professionalism.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I purchased an inexpensive mini PC off of Amazon. After a few years of use, the drive became unbootable. I searched online and found Five Star Data Recovery and was somewhat skeptical of how they have so many five star reviews. However, I decided to reach out to them. I will tell you this-- I'm glad I did. The entire process was professional and transparent. Prices are reasonable too. This business is doing everything right. I would not hesitate to recommend Five Star Data Recovery to my friends and family. read more

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The Toshiba 4T HDD external hard drive which I have used for 3.5 years started clicking in the middle of transferring photos and my different laptops can no longer recognize the hard drive. I have never dropped the hard drive before. I was in shock and very concerned because I have years of data (mainly photos and videos) saved onto that hard drive and I don't have a backup copy saved with me. I tried to fix the hard drive by watching YouTube videos and tried different techniques but none of them would work. I gave up on fixing it myself and knew that I need someone professional to help recover my precious data. I found Five Star Data Recovery on Yelp and requested for a quote at 1:30 am (couldn't fall asleep after the drive malfunctioned). Vahan immediately responded and asked me some questions about the drive and provided me with a quote. I brought my defective drive the next day to his shop and trusted him to help recover my data. Vahan and his team did a phenomenal job and they recovered most of my lost data (or if not all). Vahan communicated with me throughout the recovery process which has eased my stress and anxiety significantly. I knew I was in good hands and trusted him and his team for their hard work and effort to recover my data. Great experience and highly recommend Five Star Data Recovery if you ever need data recovery services :) read more

Thank you! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very honest and helpful![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I reccommend trying them! Give them a call! Quality service.

I hope I never need to recovery another drive, but if I need to -- this is where im coming! the customer service is top tier, Juan has recovered two drives of mine now in a quick and thoughtful manner. They are very knowledgeable and care about the customer experience. Loosing media is a very sensitive thing, and they approach their work with this in mind. thanks again guys! read more

My phone had nearly 50,000 photos and videos that I had neglected to save to the cloud, so of course it submerged in water and wouldn't turn on. Brought it to Five Star Data Recovery after another place couldn't fix it / recover my data. Vahan and his team were friendly, responsive and assuring. Most importantly, they were able to turn my phone on and upload my photos and videos to the cloud. Can't recommend them enough. read more

Fantastic team who worked TIRELESSLY to recover my data when my computer just decided to check out. EASY to recommend!

Fantastic experience here. I had a thumb drive that was no longer reading - and the data on it, while not irreplaceable, was incredibly valuable to me. I took it into Five Star and was told that they would be able to recover my data for a flat fee of $300. I shipped a hard drive over to them directly purchased on Amazon, and a mere few days later - I had everything intact again. Great service, excellent communication, and if I have anything that goes wrong with a hard drive, I'll come back here no question. read more

I had lost 4tb worth of video editing footage for my podcast, music video and other projects and I was panicking. I thought everything was lost but Five Star Data Recovery was not only able to get 99% of the files I needed back, they updated me along the whole process and when I thought the price would be astronomical, they gave me the cheapest price on their price list. Truly happy with their work. Thank you so much for everything Five Star Data Recovery. read more

I was referred to Five Star Data Recovery from an IT Tech and spoke to Vahan on the phone regarding an issue with a SD card. He offered to take a look at the issue before we proceeded. Within an hour or so from my initial conversation, he was able to look into the issue and offer us a couple of options for recovery. His time, knowledge and guidance are truly appreciated. read more