SSD Data Recovery
Lost data from your SSD drive? Don't worry, your files can be recovered. We specialize in data recovery from SSDs, whether it's memory failure, firmware issues, or electronics damage. Contact us and we'll help you get your lost data back.
Lost data from your SSD drive?
Don't worry, even if your SSD drive appears inaccessible, your data may not be lost forever. Our SSD data recovery services will help you recover important files, whether they were personal documents, photos, or business data.
SSD drives have a different architecture than traditional hard drives, which requires a special approach during recovery. Our specialists are equipped with advanced technologies that enable data recovery even from non-functional SSD drives, regardless of whether there was memory chip failure, firmware error, or electronic damage.
It doesn't matter if you're using an SSD drive from Samsung, Intel, Kingston, Crucial, Corsair or other brands. We're ready to help you with data recovery from any type of SSD drive.
For successful data recovery, it's important that in case of SSD drive damage you immediately turn off the device, disconnect the drive and send it to us for diagnostics. Further use or turning on the drive could lead to permanent data loss.
Contact us as soon as possible and we'll perform a thorough diagnosis to determine the best options for your data recovery.
Overview of common failures:
Software Failures
| Damage | Cause and symptoms |
|---|---|
| Data loss after TRIM operation | Automatic block deletion by operating system
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| SSD firmware failure | Firmware update error, manufacturing defect
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| BitLocker/FileVault encryption damage | Lost key, TPM damage, hardware change
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| Logical damage after power failure | Sudden power disconnection during write operation
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Hardware Failures
| Damage | Cause and symptoms |
|---|---|
| Faulty memory controller |
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| Faulty memory blocks |
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| Firmware error |
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We recover data from all types of SSD drives
Interfaces:
- •SATA (Serial ATA)
- •PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express)
- •NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express)
- •M.2
File systems for the following platforms:
- •Windows
- •Apple Mac
- •Linux
- •FreeBSD
- •OpenBSD
- •Novell
- •OS/2
Why is data recovery from flash drives more complex than from HDD?
SSD drives (Solid State Drive) use a completely different data storage technology than traditional hard drives. While HDD stores data on magnetic platters, flash media uses memory chips (NAND). This architecture brings many advantages – speed, shock resistance, quiet operation – but also specific challenges during data recovery.
One of the main problems is TRIM technology, which these drives use to optimize performance. When you delete a file, the TRIM command immediately marks the blocks as free and the controller can overwrite them at any time. Unlike HDD, where deleted data remains on the platters until physically overwritten, with flash media recovering deleted files can be significantly more difficult or impossible.
Another factor is wear-leveling – an algorithm used for even wear of all memory cells. Data is not stored linearly but is scattered throughout the entire media. File reconstruction requires knowledge of the specific controller and its algorithms.
Types of flash drives we recover
- •SATA – most common type for regular computers and laptops
- •NVMe – high-speed drives connected via PCIe bus
- •M.2 – compact format for modern laptops and motherboards
- •mSATA – older compact format
- •External drives – portable media with USB interface (Samsung T5/T7, SanDisk Extreme)
- •Enterprise – server solutions for data centers (Intel DC, Samsung PM)
Most common causes of failure
- •Controller failure – disk is not detected or reports wrong capacity
- •NAND chip damage – degradation of memory cells after reaching write limit
- •Firmware damage – disk gets stuck in BSY mode or is not visible
- •Electrical surge – electronics damage during power failure
- •Physical damage – broken M.2 module or damaged connector
Flash drives of all brands
We specialize in data recovery from all world manufacturers:
- • Samsung – 870 EVO, 980 PRO, T5, T7
- • Western Digital – WD Blue, WD Black, SN850
- • Crucial – MX500, P5 Plus, BX500
- • Kingston – A400, KC3000, NV2
- • Intel – 670p, Optane
- • SanDisk – Extreme, Ultra, Plus
- • Seagate – FireCuda, BarraCuda
- • Corsair, Transcend, ADATA and others –
Each manufacturer uses specific controllers and firmware. Our laboratory has tools for working with all common controllers – Phison, Silicon Motion, Marvell, Samsung – which allows us to recover data even from heavily damaged media.
Supported specifications
| Interfaces | SATA, PCIe, NVMe, M.2 |
|---|---|
| Form factors | 2.5", M.2 2280, M.2 2242, mSATA |
| Memory types | SLC, MLC, TLC, QLC NAND flash |
| File systems | Windows (NTFS, FAT, exFAT), macOS (HFS+, APFS), Linux (ext2–4, XFS, Btrfs), FreeBSD, OpenBSD |
| Encryption | BitLocker, FileVault, Opal 2.0 SED, vendor-specific (with keys or controller dump) |
What to do
Disconnect the SSD from power immediately — TRIM erases deleted data in seconds.
Contact us as soon as possible — every boot of a failing SSD reduces recovery chances.
For hardware failures, entrust the SSD to a specialised lab with chip-off and BGA soldering capability.
Do not run DIY recovery software — any write to the SSD can overwrite remaining recoverable blocks.
SSD repair vs. data recovery
Unlike HDDs where some drives can be temporarily repaired for a specific read cycle, SSDs are almost never repaired for continued use. The NAND chips have a finite write endurance, and once a controller fails the device is at the end of its operational life regardless of recovery success.
Our specialisation is data recovery from SSDs, not refurbishment. After recovery we return your data on a new verified medium — we never return the original SSD with the promise of continued reliability. This also means we can attempt more aggressive recovery techniques (chip-off, controller bypass) that would be inappropriate if the goal were to keep the device in service.
Stop using a failing SSD immediately
If your SSD shows symptoms of failure — the system not booting, the drive reporting incorrect capacity, or the computer not recognising it — turn off the device immediately. Every further power cycle triggers controller recovery routines that can overwrite metadata and shorten the window for successful recovery.
Do not attempt firmware updates on a failing SSD — modern SSDs apply firmware patches destructively, and a failed update on an already-unstable drive typically destroys the address translation table (FTL), making reconstruction extremely difficult and expensive.
Why choose DataHelp for SSD recovery?
SSD recovery requires deep knowledge of flash memory architecture and each manufacturer's firmware. Every vendor (Samsung, Intel, Micron/Crucial, Western Digital, Kingston) uses its own controller and firmware design, so there is no universal approach — every case requires a vendor-specific workflow.
Our specialists have experience with all common controllers — Samsung (Elpis, Phoenix), Phison, Silicon Motion, Marvell, Realtek, older SandForce and JMicron. We operate professional chip-off equipment (BGA rework station, PC-3000 SSD, Rusolut Visual NAND Reconstructor) that lets us read NAND chips directly even when the controller is physically destroyed.
Thanks to over 35 years of combined industry experience and a stock of donor controllers for firmware transplants, we recover data from SSDs that generic software tools cannot even detect. Our success rate on controller-level SSD failures is approximately 85% — among the highest in Europe.
Frequently asked questions — SSD recovery
Diagnostics are always free. Software-level failures start from €99, hardware failures (controller replacement, chip-off) from €259. We quote a fixed price after diagnostics. If recovery fails, you pay nothing beyond the pickup fee.
Diagnostics within 24–48 hours after receipt. Standard recovery 1–3 weeks — chip-off and controller transplants are more time-consuming than HDD work. Express (12–48 h) and Priority (24–72 h) modes available for an additional fee.
Yes, provided you have the encryption key or recovery password. We can read the encrypted blocks, but the decryption itself requires the key. For hardware-encrypted SSDs with a failed controller, we can often extract the key from the controller dump. Contact us with the specific device and encryption type.
Yes. Only authorised technicians access your media, we operate under GDPR, and sign an NDA on request. The original SSD is never reused — after recovery we either return it or physically destroy it. Decryption keys stay under your control at all times.
Our Technology & Capabilities
We continuously invest in cutting-edge tools and expand our recovery capabilities
Monolithic chips
Specialized equipment for reading data directly from memory chips in SSDs without standard interface (USB flash, SD cards).
NVMe diagnostics
Advanced tools for working with modern NVMe SSD drives including server and enterprise solutions.
Encrypted media
Support for data recovery from hardware-encrypted SSDs including Samsung, Crucial, and Intel.
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