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Partners With Storage Companies

We partner with the most respected SSD brands in the storage industry. These close ties provide unique access and insights into hundreds of solid-state drives. That knowledge allows us to deliver the best service to you without voiding your warranty. Data loss can be unavoidable. But, when it does occur, we are prepared to reverse it. We can get your data back regardless of the brand, model, file system, and operating system of your SSD. Here are some of our close partners.

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Retrieve Data From SSDs With Encryption

Many solid-state drives have encryption by default. However, most SSDs differ in how they encrypt data. As a result, encryption can present several obstacles, but it does not prevent us from retrieving your data. These drives often store keys in a secure area of the drive. In cases with damaged controllers or firmware and corruption, they can be difficult to reach. Some encrypted SSDs also limit the amount of attempts. That makes it vital to get it right the first time. Call one of our experts to learn more about encrypted data recovery.

Common Causes of Data Loss

While SSDs are seen as more reliable than other storage options, the devices can still fail. Also, SSDs frequently have different failure modes compared to hard drives. Resolving these issues requires a separate set of skills and tools. Some of the most common causes of data loss for SSDs include:

• Exhaustion: NAND flash memory has a finite number of write cycles. When an SSD reaches its limit, its data may become inaccessible.

• Controller Failure: An SSD controller manages stored data across billions of cells. Without it, the drive will not function.

• Corruption: The amount of bad blocks in SSDs increases with continued use despite efforts to mitigate that effect. If the device saves data to these sections, it could lead to file corruption.

• Firmware Damage: Firmware dictates how that specific SSD operates. Damaged firmware impacts performance and data storage.

• Power Surge: A sudden power spike can ruin electronic components on the SSD’s printed circuit board (PCB).

• Unstable Voltage: Similar to power surges, an erratic electrical supply can destroy essential components on the PCB.

• Physical Damage: SSDs are durable devices, but they are not immune to physical or thermal damage. Degraded cells and burnt-out electronics can prevent people from accessing their files.

• Manufacturer Defect: Sometimes, SSDs can have defective connectors, components, or solder joints due to poor materials or placement errors.

SSD Repair

The powerful electronics of flash storage lead to better performance and smaller form factors. Unfortunately, those components make repairing SSDs and retrieving files from their memory cells even more difficult. Many data loss cases involving SSDs feature physical issues that disrupt routine read and write operations. Other incidents result from logical errors that cause the drive to malfunction. Returning a failed SSD to a working condition requires advanced tools and technical expertise.

We have the custom hardware, specialized software, and NAND experience to repair severe physical and logical damage. This could mean using our soldering stations to replace defective electronics on the SSD’s circuit board. It could also mean bypassing the controller of an undetected SSD. We can upload code that mimics the device’s firmware to access flash memory directly and locate translator tables.

No matter the cause of SSD data loss, our team knows how to recover it. Start your case today.