Q: how can I get my data out of my broken Macbook Pro?

My macbook pro was working weird for no reason at Friday, and it also cannot turn on at Saturday suddenly, I didn't have time to backup my laptop before it stop working. Is this a response of Apple to help me take my data out of my broken laptop? Even I am still covered by applecare, they told me I need pay for extra 99 dollars for backup my data to my external hard drive.

MacBook Pro (15-inch Mid 2012)

Posted on Nov 2, 2014 1:47 PM

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by lllaass,

lllaass Nov 2, 2014 1:52 PM in response to zeformchicago
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Nov 2, 2014 1:52 PM in response to zeformchicago

What happens when you try to boot up?
Troubleshooting: My computer won't turn on

Can you boot into Target Disk Mode?
How to use and troubleshoot FireWire target disk mode - Apple Support
Yo may have to take the HD out, insert it into an external enclosure and then connect to another computer.
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by Allan Eckert,

Allan Eckert Nov 2, 2014 1:53 PM in response to zeformchicago
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Nov 2, 2014 1:53 PM in response to zeformchicago

From the problems you describe, it sounds like your disk drive has completely died. If that is true there maybe very little chances that you will be able to recover anything.

If you want to try doing the recovery of data yourself, you will have to remove it from the MBP and install it into an external enclosure.

You can then connect it to another Mac to see what data is recoverable from it.

The other choice would be to sent the disk drive out to a recovery service. If you do that be prepared for their charges. It is usually around $$$$
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zeformchicago Nov 2, 2014 1:57 PM in response to Allan Eckert
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Nov 2, 2014 1:57 PM in response to Allan Eckert

Thanks for your reply, Is Apple care can do anything to help?
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by Allan Eckert,

Allan Eckert Nov 2, 2014 1:59 PM in response to zeformchicago
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Nov 2, 2014 1:59 PM in response to zeformchicago

You will have to ask Apple that.
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zeformchicago Nov 2, 2014 2:00 PM in response to lllaass
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Nov 2, 2014 2:00 PM in response to lllaass

It just out of power and disable for charging as well. So I don't know what else I can do except bring it to apple store.
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lllaass Nov 2, 2014 2:03 PM in response to zeformchicago
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Nov 2, 2014 2:03 PM in response to zeformchicago

- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store. The appointment is free. Then they can help you determine your next step.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
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zeformchicago Nov 2, 2014 2:05 PM in response to Allan Eckert
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Nov 2, 2014 2:05 PM in response to Allan Eckert

I just don't understand if I don't do anything cause this mbp stop working, it doesn't give me enough time to backup once I notice it is working unusual, why should i pay more money to get my data back?
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by Allan Eckert,

Allan Eckert Nov 2, 2014 2:16 PM in response to zeformchicago
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Nov 2, 2014 2:16 PM in response to zeformchicago

Because you failed to do a backup in time so the data lose is your fault.
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