Toshiba Data Recovery
Expert recovery for Toshiba MG enterprise and MQ consumer drives. We use PC-3000 with Toshiba-specific modules for firmware-level access. Real reliability statistics from Backblaze's 96,000+ drive fleet.
Toshiba Reliability Statistics
good1.16%
2024 Failure Rate
96,362
Drives Monitored
PC-3000
Toshiba Modules
$300-$1,800
Recovery Range
Toshiba Drive Families We Recover
MG Series (Enterprise)
Toshiba's enterprise line includes the MG07, MG08, MG09, and MG10 series. These helium-filled drives show excellent long-term reliability in Backblaze data. Common in NAS units, servers, and data centers.
- • MG07ACA series (14TB)
- • MG08ACA series (16TB)
- • MG09ACA series (18TB)
- • MG10ACA series (20TB)
MQ Series (Laptop)
Consumer 2.5" drives found in laptops and external enclosures. The MQ01 and MQ04 series are common. These have higher failure rates than enterprise drives but are still recoverable.
- • MQ01ABD series (500GB-1TB)
- • MQ01ABF series (slim 7mm)
- • MQ04ABF series (1TB-2TB)
- • MQ04UBD (USB 3.0 bridge)
DT Series (Desktop)
3.5" desktop drives for consumer use. The DT01ACA series is widely used. Less common in our lab than laptop drives but recovery approaches are well established.
- • DT01ACA series (500GB-3TB)
- • DT02ABA series (1TB-2TB)
- • P300 series (consumer)
- • X300 series (performance)
N300 / S300 (Surveillance & NAS)
Specialized drives for surveillance DVRs and NAS systems. N300 is designed for NAS with vibration tolerance. S300 optimized for 24/7 surveillance recording.
- • N300 NAS series (4TB-18TB)
- • S300 Surveillance (1TB-10TB)
- • 24/7 operation rated
- • MTBF 1M hours (enterprise)
Toshiba Recovery Technical Notes
Toshiba MG series (enterprise) shows consistent, reliable performance. The MG07/MG08/MG10 lines have some of the best long-term reliability. Consumer 2.5" drives (MQ series) have higher failure rates. Donor matching requires same firmware revision.
Common Failure Modes
- •Head failures (occasional)
- •Motor spindle issues (rare)
- •Firmware corruption (rare)
Firmware Access
PC-3000 required; Toshiba-specific modules needed
Toshiba drives require PC-3000 with Toshiba-specific modules. Unlike Seagate (F3 terminal) or WD (MHDD), Toshiba does not have widely-available terminal access.
Toshiba Model Reliability Data
| Model | Capacity | Drives | Failures | AFR | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TOSHIBA MG08ACA16TA | 16TB | 41,061 | 1,011 | 1.07% | Good |
TOSHIBA MG07ACA14TA | 14TB | 39,242 | 1,948 | 1.03% | Good |
TOSHIBA MG10ACA20TE | 20TB | 18,098 | 95 | 0.63% | Excellent |
| AFR = Annualized Failure Rate. Lower is better. Industry average is ~1.5%. Data from Backblaze Drive Stats 2020-2025. | |||||
Data Sources & Methodology
All reliability statistics on this page are derived from real-world data collected by Backblaze, a cloud storage company that monitors over 300,000 hard drives in their data centers. This is one of the largest publicly available datasets on drive reliability.
How AFR is Calculated
Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) = (Failures / Drive Days) × 365 × 100
A drive that operates for one day counts as one "drive day." If 1,000 drives operate for 365 days with 15 failures, the AFR is (15 / 365,000) × 365 × 100 = 1.5%. Lower AFR means better reliability.
Toshiba Recovery Pricing
Logical / Firmware
Firmware corruption, translator issues, bad sectors
$300-$500
PCB / Electronic
Board swap with ROM/adaptive transfer
$350-$600
Mechanical / Head Swap
Clicking, beeping, clean bench work
$800-$1,800
No Data, No Charge: If we cannot recover your data, you pay nothing. Free evaluation with no obligation.
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Toshiba Recovery FAQ
How reliable are Toshiba hard drives?▾
Toshiba enterprise drives (MG series) are among the most reliable in the industry. Backblaze data shows 1.16% annualized failure rate for 2024, with enterprise MG07/MG08 models performing consistently well. Consumer MQ laptop drives have slightly higher failure rates but remain competitive.
Can you recover data from a dead Toshiba laptop hard drive?▾
Yes. Toshiba MQ series laptop drives are common in our lab. Recovery approaches include firmware repair, PCB work, and head swaps for clicking drives. Toshiba requires PC-3000 with specific Toshiba modules for firmware-level access.
What makes Toshiba enterprise drives so reliable?▾
Toshiba MG enterprise drives use helium fill (larger capacities), high-quality components, and conservative firmware tuning. They're designed for 24/7 operation with 1 million hour MTBF ratings. This engineering shows in consistently low failure rates across Backblaze's 96,000+ drive fleet.
Need Toshiba Data Recovery?
Free evaluation, firm quotes, no data no charge. Our Austin lab has PC-3000 with Toshiba modules.