Can I retrieve data myself?
First answer to following questions:
- Have you got enough wisdom and skills to retrieve data from you computer?
- Are you really sure during retrieving of data You will not weaken information integrity and lose chance to get data back?
- Have you got a wisdom how the drives are build?
- Do you have a equipment that allows You to professional data retrieving?
If you are still absolutely sure You will manage with retrieving and won't destroy the data for good - You can try do it yourself.