Sitting down at your computer one day to find out it won't boot up is one of the most frustrating modern experiences. For years you scan and upload millions of pictures, songs, videos, and documents, and then one day they're suddenly gone forever!
If you call a repair shop, they'll probably tell you they can investigate the situation for an upfront diagnostic fee, then potentially retrieve your data for a significantly larger price. If the job is especially tricky, getting those files back can cost anywhere from $250 to $2500 as of this writing. But what if you could do it all yourself?