Mac Data Recovery Specialists (Melbourne & Australia-Wide)
Trusted by Apple Store referrals for advanced, chip-level Mac data extraction
From No Data, No Fee
When your MacBook is completely dead, the Apple Store will often declare the logic board a “write-off” and tell you your data is gone forever. But it isn’t. As Australia’s leading chip-level Mac data recovery specialists, we regularly recover critical files from dead, water-damaged, and severely broken MacBooks—which is exactly why Apple frequently refers their customers directly to our Bentleigh East lab.
Mac Data Recovery Specialist
Modern MacBooks (especially those with T2 security chips or Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3 processors) have their SSD storage chips permanently soldered to the logic board. Data recovery on these machines requires highly specialized micro-soldering to temporarily repair the board and extract the files.
⚠️ WARNING: Many interstate customers take their dead Macs to cheap, unqualified local PC repairers first. Because these shops lack the schematics and micro-soldering expertise, their “first attempts” frequently cause irreversible damage to critical components like the SSD NANDs, the T2 Security Chip, or the main CPU. By the time the Mac is mailed to us, the data is permanently destroyed.
When it comes to your irreplaceable photos, documents, and business files, do not risk a cheap first attempt. Send it to the logic board experts first.
We operate on a strict No Data, No Fee policy. If your logic board has suffered catastrophic CPU or NAND failure and we genuinely cannot extract your files, you do not pay for the recovery attempt.
Mac Data Recovery Melbourne Pricing
Our Mac data recovery prices are based on the difficulty of the recovery process. Apple uses various types of data storage technology in different models. For example, file recovery from a Mac hard drive that uses a removable SSD is much easier than a new Mac that uses onboard SSD and Apple T2 security encryption technology. So the costs are different.
You may trade in your failed Mac to cover some or even the total cost of data recovery and help to reduce electronic waste. The trade-in value depends on the Mac model and condition. We will let you know before we start the job. Most customers from interstate and overseas choose to trade in their Macs.
Data recovery for Macbook Air
MacBook Airs manufactured from 2010 to 2017 used removable SSD drives. We can remove the SSD drive from your failed MacBook Air and put it into a working Mac to recover the data. We can provide this Mac SSD data recovery service on the same day.
COSTS OF DATA RECOVERY ON MACBOOK AIRS:
| MacBook Description | Price (AUD) | Model Number |
|---|---|---|
| 13″ MacBook Air 2010 – 2011 | $250 | A1369 |
| 13″ MacBook Air 2012 – 2017 | $280 | A1466 |
| 11″ MacBook Air 2010 – 2011 | $250 | A1370 |
| 11″ MacBook Air 2012 – 2017 | $280 | A1465 |
Data recovery for Macbook Pro
The MacBook Pros manufactured from 2008 to 2015 came with a removable spinning hard disk drive (HDD) or a removable SSD drive. The HDD or SSD drives can be removed from the failed MacBook Pro and installed in a working Apple Mac to retrieve the data. We can recover the files from your Mac on the same day.
COSTS OF DATA RECOVERY ON MACBOOK PROS:
| Macbook Description | Price (AUD) | Model Number |
|---|---|---|
| 13″ MacBook Pro 2008 – 2012 | $200 | A1278 |
| 15″ MacBook Pro 2008 – 2012 | $200 | A1286 |
| 13″ MacBook Pro Retina 2012-2015 | $280 | A1425, A1502 |
| 15″ MacBook Pro Retina 2012-2015 | $280 | A1398 |
| 13″ MacBook Pro 2016 -2017 | $350 | A1708 |
MacBook data recovery from onboard SSD drive
In 2015-2016, Apple started to use onboard SSD technology in MacBook A1534 and MacBook Pro A1706, A1707. We will either repair the logic board or use the Apple data migration toolkit to retrieve your data, depending on your Mac’s condition and requirements. We will work out the best solution for you. You have the option to trade in your failed Mac to offset the cost of the file recovery service. We offer priority same-day Mac files recovery services by booking. Talk to our experts on (03) 9563 8588 if you have any concerns.
COSTS OF MACBOOK DATA RECOVERY FROM ONBOARD SSD:
| Macbook Description | Price (AUD) | Model Number |
|---|---|---|
| 12″ MacBook 2015 – 2017 | $500 | A1534 |
| 13″ MacBook Pro Touchbar 2016-2017 | $600 | A1706 |
| 15″ MacBook Pro Touchbar 2016-2017 | $600 | A1707 |
Data recovery for MacBook with Apple T2 security chip
Apple used onboard SSD and T2 security encryption technology for all the post-2017 Mac laptops. We need to repair the failed Mac logic board and make your Mac functional before retrieving the data. It will take up to four working days, depending on the degree of damage to your logic board.
COSTS OF DATA RECOVERY ON MACBOOKS WITH T2 CHIP:
| Macbook Description | Price (AUD) | Model Number |
|---|---|---|
| 13″ MacBook Air 2018-2021 | $600 | A1932, A2179, A2337 |
| 13″ MacBook Pro 2018-2021 | $700 | A1989, A2159, A2251, A2289 |
| 13″ MacBook Pro M1 2020 | $700 | A2338 |
| 15″ MacBook Pro 2018-2019 | $700 | A1990 |
| 16″ MacBook Pro 2019-2021 | $700 | A2141 |
| 14″ MacBook Pro 2021 | $700 | A2442 |
iMac data recovery and Mac Mini data recovery
Apple uses a conventional spinning hard drive or fusion drive in its iMacs up to 2020. We can get back your data on the same day with a booking.
IMAC DATA RECOVERY AND MAC MINI DATA RECOVERY COSTS:
| Macbook Description | Price (AUD) | Model Number |
|---|---|---|
| 20 ” iMac 2007-2008 | $250 | A1224 |
| 21.5” iMac 2009-2019 | $300 | A1311, A1418 |
| 24” iMac 2007-2009 | $300 | A1225 |
| 27” iMac 2009-2019 | $350 | 1312, A1419 |
| 27” iMac with fusion drive 2012-2019 | $500 | A1419 |
Mac Data Recovery FAQs
Question 1: Why did Apple tell me my data is unrecoverable?
Answer: Apple technicians are trained to replace parts, not repair them at the microchip level. If your logic board is dead, they will quote a full replacement board, meaning your original storage chips are discarded. We specialize in micro-soldering the dead board back to life specifically to rescue your files.
Question 2: Can you recover data from Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and T2 Macs?
Answer: Yes. On modern MacBooks, the SSD storage is encrypted and soldered directly to the motherboard. You cannot simply “remove the hard drive.” We use advanced logic board repair techniques to power up the specific power rails needed to safely decrypt and extract your data.
Question 3: I live interstate. Can I post my MacBook to you for data recovery?
Answer: Yes. We receive MacBooks from all over Australia. We highly recommend sending your Mac directly to us rather than letting an unqualified local shop attempt a repair, as improper micro-soldering often permanently destroys the SSD NANDs and T2 chips, making recovery impossible.
Question 4: What does “No Data, No Fee” mean?
Answer: It means exactly that. If your MacBook has suffered a catastrophic failure (such as a cracked die on the main CPU or shattered NAND storage chips) and our engineers determine your files are completely unrecoverable, we will not charge you a data recovery fee.
Question 5: How much does Mac data recovery cost?
Answer: Our advanced Mac data recovery services typically range from $200 to $700, depending on the age of the Mac, the security chips involved (T2/M-Series), and the level of logic board micro-soldering required to access the files. We will diagnose your device and provide a quote before beginning.
