Data retrieval from failed ibook hard drive

my ibook G4's hard drive failed after about 18 months, which is ridiculous in itself. they tell me i have to send it off somewhere for data retrieval.
WHERE is a good place to do this? i need the data.

Hey Christopher.
Have you already removed the HD?
Do you have access to another Mac where you could try Target Disk Mode ? It may be worth a try and shouldn't cost you a thing.
If you are willing to buy some software, Alsoft's DiskWarrior has helped crack some pretty tough looking jobs.
If your drive has not completely failed either one of these may work. Target Disk Mode is worth a try as it won't cost you a thing but time.
Edit: As Ryan M said, in the future backup...backup....backup.....backup.

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