Michael Kennedy wrote:
In my experience computer shops don't do any work like this.. They
only can change entire drives..

I have been in some shops that are no more than automobile mechanics.
There are also some that are owned by very knowledgeable individuals. Data
recovery specialists are more and more in demand and is a worthwhile
endeavor. Local corporations that do not have a specialists on staff are
more and more inclined to use these for quick turn around. I learned this
first hand in desperation needing to recover a project due ASAP. Computer
Geeks from Bestbuy is an example of the house call needs of more than small
businesses.