HddSurgery - Tools for data recovery experts

20/04/2026

We’re introducing two new additions to our helium HDD tool lineup:

HDDS Sea 3.5" Helium P10 Ramp Set Type I
https://hddsurgery.com/data-recovery-tools/Sea%20Helium%20P10%20Ramp%20Set%20Type%20I
and
HDDS Sea 3.5" Helium P10 Ramp Set Type II
https://hddsurgery.com/data-recovery-tools/Sea%20Helium%20P10%20Ramp%20Set%20Type%20II

Designed specifically for Seagate helium-filled hard drives with 10 platters, these ramp sets are built for precise and controlled head replacement operations.

With a focus on safety and efficiency, they reduce the risk of damage to delicate internal components, giving you a more reliable and confident recovery process.

These drives come in two different HSA design variants, so selecting the correct tool depends on the hole configuration.

To identify the right one, open the drive and inspect the HSA:
– If there are holes for both the tool shaft and securing pin → use Type I (e.g. ST18000NE000)
– If only the tool shaft hole is present → use Type II (e.g. ST16000DM001)

Now available in our online shop.
https://hddsurgery.com/shop

07/04/2026

03/04/2026

Wiper V2.0 – Advanced Data Erasure Tool (Freeware provided by HddSurgery)

We decided to support the data recovery community by providing a free version of Wiper by HddSurgery (V2.0).

Wiper V2.0 is designed for fast, controlled, and secure data erasure across HDDs and SSDs. It performs full overwriting of all user-accessible areas using zeros, random data, or custom patterns, ensuring complete and irreversible data removal. The software is optimized for speed and reliability, with support for simultaneous operation on multiple devices, making it ideal for batch workflows in professional data recovery labs.

In addition to secure wiping, Wiper V2.0 can write custom patterns that integrate with File Lister, allowing problematic sectors to be clearly identified during file list generation. This helps recovery labs review results more efficiently and enables customers to validate extracted data with greater confidence.

Wiper V2.0 also provides detailed technical insights for each connected device, including model, serial number, interface type, maximum LBA, drive health status, partition layout, temperature, and S.M.A.R.T. data (for ATA drives). During operation, real-time status information such as progress, current LBA, write speed, number of passes, and total duration is displayed, ensuring full transparency and precise control.

You can download it from our website here:
https://hddsurgery.com/wiper

We’d love to see how Wiper V2.0 can support and streamline your workflows in professional data recovery labs. If you have any feedback or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to supporting your work!

22/01/2026

Winter Sale is ending soon!
Save 20% on tools in stock.
Email us at [email protected]

15/01/2026

Winter Sale: Save 20% on HddSurgery tools!

Get the tools you need and save 20%! This offer applies only to items currently in stock.

Check availability and claim your discount by contacting us at [email protected].

Hurry! Winter Sale ends January 31, 2026!

12/01/2026

In 2025, our Firmware Database added 431 new users, bringing the total to 4,095. As the number of patient drives we handle grows, so does the database, remaining a well-maintained and technically precise resource for data recovery professionals.
While most users access it for free, some choose the Premium option to use the database without registering company details.
Firmware is updated daily, ensuring specialists always have the tools they need, right when they need them.

Yours sincerely,
HDDSurgery Team

21/11/2025

Black Friday 2025 is here! Get 20% off all HDDSurgery tools, only from Nov 24–28. Limited to items in stock.
Contact us at [email protected] to check availability.
https://hddsurgery.com/shop

27/10/2025

We performed a head swap to recover data from this 10TB helium-filled Western Digital WD100EMAZ-00WJTA0 hard drive.
Another helium hard drive gave in under our pressure, releasing its trapped data!💪

08/10/2025

This Western Digital helium-filled hard drive (WD80EMAZ-00WJTA0) arrived at our lab with severe physical head damage. This is how we did it...
https://youtu.be/37VlSwBFnfM?si=BZeqD_4tgWl4Juj0

If you have a helium-filled hard drive that needs data recovery, contact us at [email protected].

This Western Digital helium-filled hard drive (WD80EMAZ-00WJTA0) arrived at our lab with severe physical head damage and wobbling platters. We transferred th...

06/10/2025

🛠️ New Tools Release!

Introducing:
WDC & HGST 3.5" Helium P8 Ramp Set
and
WDC & HGST 3.5" Helium P9 Ramp Set.

These specialized tools help ensure safer and more efficient head replacements for helium-filled Western Digital and Hitachi hard drives with 8 and 9 platters.

Available now.
web: https://hddsurgery.com/shop
email: [email protected]

See you in Dubrovnik at ACE Lab Tech Week 2025! 👋

29/09/2025

File Lister 2.1 (Build 9398.26798) Released!

Major improvements in this update:

⚡ Significantly faster and uses less memory on huge numbers of files/folders (tested with 44M+ files)
🛠 More stable when opening large lists in the viewer
💾 Better handling of databases over 4 GB with new compression streams
🐞 Automatic error reporting for smoother operation
🚀 Ultra Fast Mode – skips BS marker/header checks and minimizes UI updates for max speed, perfect for urgent tasks

Update now to make your file listing faster and more reliable!
www.hddsurgery.com/file-lister