A client contacted Birmingham Data Recovery after their iMac failed to boot, displaying the following issues:

• The iMac got stuck on the Apple logo and did not proceed to the login screen.
• macOS recovery mode was unresponsive, preventing any repair attempts.
• The system had important personal and business files, including documents, photos, and creative work.
• No backup was available, meaning data recovery was urgent and critical.

Since the issue indicated a potential SSD/HDD failure or file system corruption, an advanced data recovery approach was required.

Our Expertise in iMac Data Recovery

With 25 years of experience, Birmingham Data Recovery specializes in:
✔ Recovering data from non-booting iMacs, MacBooks, and macOS devices
✔ Repairing APFS/HFS+ file system corruption and extracting lost files
✔ Forensic-level recovery of personal, creative, and business data

Diagnosis & Recovery Process

Upon receiving the iMac, our engineers conducted a detailed forensic analysis. The key findings included:

• The iMac’s storage drive was still functional, but macOS had suffered severe file system corruption.
• The startup partition was damaged, preventing normal boot.
• The client’s personal and work files were still present, but inaccessible due to system errors.

To successfully recover the client’s important data, we implemented a multi-step iMac recovery strategy:

Step 1: Disk Cloning & Data Preservation

• Created a sector-by-sector forensic clone of the iMac’s storage drive to prevent further corruption.
• Ensured no additional writes occurred, preserving all recoverable data.

Step 2: File System Repair & Data Extraction

• Used advanced macOS recovery tools to bypass the failed startup sequence and access the drive externally.
• Extracted documents, photos, business files, and application data from the damaged file system.

Step 3: File Reconstruction & Integrity Testing

• Reassembled fragmented files, ensuring no data loss or corruption.
• Verified the integrity of Word documents, PDFs, images, and project files.

Step 4: Secure Data Transfer & System Restoration

• Successfully transferred the recovered data to a new external drive for safe access.
• Provided recommendations for macOS reinstallation and future data backup solutions.

The Result

We successfully recovered 100% of the client’s important files, including:
✅ Personal and business documents
✅ Creative work files, photos, and videos
✅ Emails, application settings, and archived data

The client was able to restore all critical data and reinstall macOS without data loss.

Why Choose Birmingham Data Recovery for iMac Data Recovery?

✅ 25 Years of Expertise – Specialists in Mac and iMac storage recovery.
✅ Advanced macOS File System Recovery – Restoring lost data from APFS & HFS+ partitions.
✅ Forensic Data Extraction – Ensuring maximum data recovery from failing macOS drives.
✅ Fast & Secure Process – Protecting sensitive personal and business data.

If your iMac is stuck on the Apple logo, won’t boot, or has suffered file system corruption, contact Birmingham Data Recovery today for professional assistance!