$60 diagnostic
Written quote within 24 hours or it's free
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We recover files from failed hard drives, SSDs, and external drives at our Blue Springs location, 15 minutes from Lee’s Summit, Independence, and Grain Valley. The evaluation is $60, your written quote comes before any work begins, and if we can’t recover your data, you don’t pay the recovery fee.
If your drive is clicking, grinding, or beeping — power it off now and leave it off. Every minute a failing drive spins can destroy data permanently.
Bring the drive or the whole machine in — powered off if it’s making any unusual noise. We evaluate it on the bench for $60 and determine exactly what’s recoverable.
You get a written recovery quote within 24 hours of evaluation — before we touch your data. You approve it, or you walk away having spent $60 to know the truth.
We perform the recovery in-house with professional-grade tools. If your drive has mechanical damage requiring a certified cleanroom, we coordinate the recovery through DriveSavers, the national leader in lab-level data recovery, and manage the entire process for you.
You review the recovered files before you pay. No recovery, no recovery fee — that’s the whole policy.
Data recovery evaluations are $60 and include a written quote. Nothing starts until you approve the number.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Data recovery evaluationWhat failed, what's recoverable, and your written recovery quote — within 24 hours | $60 |
| Recovery — in-houseDeleted files, failing drives, dead SSDs, unreadable partitions. Priced by the failure, never a surprise. | Quoted after evaluation |
| Recovery — certified cleanroomMechanical failures requiring platter-level work, coordinated through DriveSavers. We manage the entire process. | Quoted after evaluation |
| Recovered data delivered to a new drive or computerYour files, organized and verified on the destination of your choice | Included |
| Data transfer to a new computerIf the old machine is done, we move everything to its replacement | $150 flat |
The $60 evaluation is the only charge that doesn't depend on success. If we don't recover your data, you don't pay the recovery fee.
Same problem comes back within six months, we fix it free. Any part we install is covered for a full year — if it fails, we replace it and reinstall it at no charge.
EXCELLENT Based on 57 reviews Posted on Google Kent LichtyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was my first experience with KC Computer Staff, and I was very favorably impressed with their excellent work! Phoenix quickly analyzed the problem with my PC, and got it fixed and back to me the very next day. He was exceedingly polite and professional in every way. I highly recommend them.Posted on Google jjgeist2004Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. KC computer staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I scheduled them for an at home visit. They actually were able to come to location within a couple of hours. It was decided that the issue couldn't be fixed at the house and needed to go to the shop for more diagnostic. I put a rush on the fix for a fee and they had it fixed the next day. They were able to diagnose the issue same day and called to confirm how to proceed. We found replacing parts online but going above and beyond their employee took it upon themselves to make the 45 minute drive to MicroCenter to get the parts quicker. Hopefully I don't have any more issues, but if I do I'll be taking it back to KC Computer Staff.Posted on Google Celeste DunlapTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. KC Computer Staff was very helpful in repairing my bosses computer and went the extra mile in securing a battery asap! Would definitely recommend them as a repair shop to someone who needs one!Posted on Google Glen NashTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My (our) second experience with KC Computer Staff. It was easy and pleasant…less than 24 hour turnaround!Posted on Google Abigail Simons (Milly)Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely delighted with the service from the staff in helping with my gaming laptop! Before I took it in to them I was nervous that I would need a whole new laptop, and I am so so glad I took the chance to trust them with my metal baby! Connor was very good at explaining what could be the cause of my issues and I felt confident in their recommendations for fixes. When I was still having issues after the initial fixing, Connor showed me excellent customer service and asked me if I could bring it in for another go, with discounted rates for the inconvenience. I am very glad I did as my laptop is completely fixed, and I am very very grateful to Phoenix (I think, I'm so sorry if I am not remembering correctly!) for letting me pick up my laptop 10 minutes past closing so I could have it back Friday evening and not wait til Monday. My 5 yr old laptop runs like new again thanks to their expertise and I cannot recommend them more! 🤩🙌Posted on Google B LawhonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have used KC Computer Staff for many years and with each setting I have been satisfied. He is kind, efficient, and professional. I recommend KC Computer Staff for all your computer needs.Posted on Google Kimberly FarnsworthTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service as usual! Would recommend to everyone!Posted on Google JJ JudgeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Moved to the DC Area, but still wanted Connor to be the one to work on my Mac. I mailed it to him, he mailed it back, and now everything that wasn't working is working now. Thanks Connor!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Every repair is handled in-house by Connor and Phoenix. The technician diagnosing your machine is the one who fixes it, and the one who explains what was wrong.
KC Computer Staff is the residential division of SentraCore IT. The same technicians who manage business networks during the day apply that standard to your laptop.
1200 NW South Outer Road, Suite 100
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Drop-offs by appointment
Pull into the lot at 1200 NW South Outer Road.
Find us on the directory.
Suite 100, first door on the left.
Come on in. We’re expecting you.
The evaluation is $60. Recovery is quoted in writing after evaluation, because pricing depends entirely on the type of failure — a deleted file and a failed drive are very different jobs. You approve the quote before any work begins, and if we don't recover your data, you don't pay the recovery fee.
Power it off and leave it off. A clicking drive has mechanical damage, and every additional minute of spinning can destroy data permanently. Don't run recovery software, don't keep restarting it — bring it in powered down.
Usually, yes. A dead computer and a dead drive are different failures — in most cases the drive is readable even when the machine isn't.
Mechanical failures that require platter-level work go to DriveSavers, the industry's leading certified recovery lab. We handle the evaluation, the shipping, and every conversation — you deal with one shop, start to finish, and you approve the lab quote in writing before anything moves.
Yes. Your files are handled by our two technicians, in-house, and we only open what's required to verify the recovery — nothing more.
Written quote within 24 hours or the diagnostic is free. No work begins without your approval. Six-month guarantee on every repair.