Portsmouth business helps fishermen recover sea damaged computers

When a fishing boat's onboard computer fell victim to water damage, the team at DataQuest sprang into action, offering their technical services and knowledge to restore the contents of the critical navigation equipment. This type of repair is no small feat as many assume once water gets inside, the device is beyond saving. But in this case, a thorough, multi-step process brought the disk back to life just long enough to recover the valuable contents.

The damage occurred when the boat was accidentally flooded during a storm. Water and diesel filled the computers, which were clearly in no state to power on.

DataQuest, which specialise in data recovery, stepped in with their knowledge of complex systems and water-damage recovery techniques. The team carried out extensive diagnostics and implemented a meticulous cleaning process to ensure the device was fully restored.

“We see cases like this all the time, and we always aim to offer a solution,” said John Wilson, Technical Director of DataQuest. “In many cases, it's possible to recover a device as long as it’s approached carefully. You may only get one chance to get it right, so you need to know what you're doing.”

The repair involved multiple steps, including cleaning the electronic components, testing them, and then extracting the information. The company prides itself on its dedication to providing data recovery that would otherwise seem impossible.

The successful recovery of this system is a testament to the importance of local professional services in keeping businesses running, even after their data appears lost. “We’re just happy to help get these guys back out on the water,” Wilson added.

For fishermen, home users, and business owners alike, the company’s expertise has been restoring lost data for over twenty years.

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