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Pricing for Mac & MacBook
data recovery in Spain

Real prices by Mac model and failure type. No hidden fees. No recovery, no fee. Diagnostic communicated within 24 hours of receiving your device.

Pricing by Mac model and failure

Each Mac architecture has a different cost: pre-T2, T2 chip and Apple Silicon require different techniques. The diagnostic identifies which tier applies and we quote a fixed price before any intervention.

Mac type	What it covers	Price
Logical failure (no Erase All Content) APFS corrupt after kernel panic, logical partitions lost due to operator error, files deleted individually from Finder. Does NOT include Erase All Content & Settings or Disk Utility erase: on MacBook with T2/Apple Silicon the FileVault key is wiped cryptographically and the data is unrecoverable.	APFS corrupt after kernel panic, logical partitions lost due to operator error, files deleted individually from Finder. Does NOT include Erase All Content & Settings or Disk Utility erase: on MacBook with T2/Apple Silicon the FileVault key is wiped cryptographically and the data is unrecoverable.	€300 – €500
iMac / Mac mini (removable drive) Computers with removable SSD or HDD. Work on a clone of the drive without touching the original.	Computers with removable SSD or HDD. Work on a clone of the drive without touching the original.	€300 – €850
MacBook with soldered SSD (pre-T2) MacBook 2016-2017 with soldered NAND but no Secure Enclave. Chip-off viable with specific preparation.	MacBook 2016-2017 with soldered NAND but no Secure Enclave. Chip-off viable with specific preparation.	€500 – €1,400
MacBook with T2 chip (2018-2020) Intel + Secure Enclave. Requires original-board stabilisation or transplant to compatible donor board.	Intel + Secure Enclave. Requires original-board stabilisation or transplant to compatible donor board.	€850 – €1,400
MacBook Apple Silicon (M1 / M2 / M3 / M4) SSD bound to the SoC. Board-level intervention to restore voltage and clone the NAND.	SSD bound to the SoC. Board-level intervention to restore voltage and clone the NAND.	€1,200 – €2,200
Liquid damage / logic board Coffee, water or soda on the keyboard. Ultrasonic cleaning and repair of critical lines.	Coffee, water or soda on the keyboard. Ultrasonic cleaning and repair of critical lines.	€850 – €2,200

* Prices include diagnostic, recovery, secure data transfer to a new drive and return shipping (MRW with insurance). VAT not included. Express service (3–5 days) +50%.

No recovery, no fee

If we don't recover your data after the agreed intervention, you don't pay the recovery fee.

Fixed quote

After diagnostic we send a fixed price. Never billed without your prior written approval.

Apple Silicon expertise

M1, M2 and M3 with soldered NAND. CPU/NAND transplant work that few Spanish labs handle.

Why does Mac pricing vary so much?

A logical recovery on macOS needs software and a few hours. An Apple Silicon NAND transplant requires a donor board, a working CPU bonded to the Secure Enclave and 15+ bench hours of microsoldering.

Anyone quoting a flat 'Mac price' is either overcharging logical cases or undercharging — and abandoning — Apple Silicon ones.

Cost factors

• Mac architecture (pre-T2 / T2 / Apple Silicon)
• Donor logic board needed (CPU + NAND swap)
• Microsoldering hours
• Liquid damage extent
• Express turnaround (3–5 days)

Pricing questions

How much does Mac data recovery cost in Spain?+

Between €250 and €1,800 depending on the model and failure. Logical recovery (deleted files, APFS issues) starts at €250. MacBook Apple Silicon with soldered NAND can reach €1,800. Final price always communicated after diagnostic — never billed without your prior approval.

Why is recovery on a MacBook Air M1/M2 so much more expensive?+

Apple Silicon Macs solder the NAND directly to the logic board and tie every chip to the Secure Enclave. Recovery requires either a working CPU cooperating with NAND or a CPU/NAND swap onto a donor board — work that takes 15+ bench hours and few labs in Spain handle correctly.

Can you recover data from a MacBook with a T2 chip?+

Yes. The T2 encrypts the SSD by hardware, so the original CPU must be present and functional. If the logic board is repairable, we restore boot and dump the data. If not, we transplant components onto a donor board.

Is the diagnostic free?+

Diagnostic is free if you accept the recovery quote. If you decline, a flat €45 fee covers diagnostic time and return shipping. No surprises.

What does 'no recovery, no fee' mean?+

If we cannot recover your data after attempting the agreed-upon recovery, you do not pay the recovery fee. You only cover the €45 diagnostic if you had previously declined a viable quote.

Do you charge extra for urgent cases?+

Standard turnaround on Mac is 7–14 business days due to component sourcing. Express service (3–5 days) adds 50% to the recovery price. Always quoted upfront, never applied without your approval.