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Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD Data Recovery Service in Austin

SanDisk Extreme Pro and Extreme Portable SSDs were sold promising durability and compact design. However, widespread failures have left many users stuck without their data.  At Rossmann Repair Group, we specialize in retrieving data from failing or unresponsive SanDisk Extreme Pro SSDs, using advanced tools and techniques to address the challenges posed by these horribly manufactured products.


SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD Data Recovery Services

Why Are SanDisk Extreme Pro SSDs Failing?

Simply put; they're made like crap. Attingo's photos tell the story. Sandisk has never taken accountability for the horrific manufacturing on these SSDs and should not be trusted until they take accountability. Thank you to Markus Häfele for his exceptional work in detailing the horrific quality of these products so consumers know to avoid them!

Why Are SanDisk Extreme Pro SSDs so popular?

Once vendors realized these drives were ticking time bombs they put them on sale to get rid of them.

Affiliate marketing allows news sites & blogs to make money each time a customer buys something they advertised on their blog. When the prices were lowered, many unethical blogs & news websites started promoting these defective products to make affiliate revenue.

Example: CNET, Cult of Mac,The Inventory. The Inventory published their suggestion months after numerous lawsuits came out against Sandisk for this class of products, and Cult of Mac's Ed Hardy admits he didn't even use the device in his recommendation!!

"I haven’t tested the SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD, but I have used many SanDisk products over the decades. The company built a reputation for quality products that, in my experience, it deserves."

Oftentimes, the tech press is not only not your friend; they are your enemy, actively profiting by recommending you junk if they'll get a few bucks of affiliate revenue out of it. I am sorry they did this to you; and I am sorry you're paying the price for it.

How Sandisk Extreme Pro drives die:

SanDisk Extreme Pro and related models, such as the SanDisk Extreme Portable and WD My Passport SSDs, have been reported to experience sudden failure, such as:

  • Data Wiping Without Warning: Drives may erase all stored data without rhyme or reason, making the SSD unreadable.
  • File System Corruption: Operating systems fail to recognize the drive, & data management tools like disk utility report unallocated or unformatted partitions
  • Hardware Design Flaws: Engineering issues, such as oversized components and weak soldering, can cause physical disconnections on the board, leading to intermittent or total failures.

Models in the SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD Family

Failures have been found in the following models:

  • SanDisk Extreme Portable (SDSSDE61 Series):
    • SDSSDE61-4T00 (4TB)
    • SDSSDE61-2T00 (2TB)
  • SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable (SDSSDE81 Series):
    • SDSSDE81-4T00 (4TB)
    • SDSSDE81-2T00 (2TB)
    • SDSSDE81-1T00 (1TB)
  • WD My Passport SSD (WDBAGF Series):

If you own one of these SSDs and have experienced data loss, our team can help.

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Why Choose Rossmann Repair Group?

  • Highly experienced Circuit Board Repair: The issues facing the Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD are often physical hardware issues. We've specialized in circuit board repair for a decade before we set up our data recovery lab, so our technicians are well equipped to this specific type of data recovery.
  • Industry-Leading Tools: The PC3000 Portable PRO tool is the cream of the crop when it comes to data recovery technology, enabling success where others fail.
  • Expert Knowledge: Our technicians are highly experienced in dealing with the challenges inherent in recovering these SSDs, ensuring the best chance of retrieving your data.
  • Techs who live, eat, breathe data recovery: When 6:59 PM strikes the clock, we're not running to our cars to go home. Chris' nose is buried in a book or a microscope working on some random drive - even if it's one of his own, just to learn more. This isn't a job for us; it's a livelihood! We love what we do & we love learning more. This will make itself clear in every element of the interaction.

Challenges in Recovering Data From SanDisk Extreme Pro SSDs

Recovering data from these drives requires advanced expertise due to several key factors:

  • Firmware Complexity: Faulty firmware can cause the SSD to disconnect randomly or fail to initialize entirely. This requires precise firmware manipulation and updates during recovery.
  • Hardware Weaknesses: Physical design flaws like poorly soldered components and inadequate epoxy reinforcement lead to broken solder joints. These defects require micro-soldering repairs that not all data recovery facilities have.
  • Encrypted File Systems: Many of these drives use hardware encryption. If the drive becomes unresponsive, recovering encrypted data involves decrypting key sectors which can require expensive proprietary tools and expertise.

What Sets Rossmann Repair Group Apart?

At Rossmann Repair Group, we offer unmatched expertise in recovering data from SanDisk Extreme Pro SSDs:

  • Cutting-Edge Tools: Our lab is equipped with the latest recovery tools, including PC-3000 and micro-soldering stations, to address both software and hardware failures.
  • Firmware Recovery: We use specialized equipment to repair or bypass corrupted firmware, restoring access to the drive.
  • Experienced Team: Our technicians are highly skilled in recovering encrypted and unencrypted data from severely damaged drives.
  • Proven Success: We’ve recovered data from many SanDisk SSDs, even in cases where others said recovery was impossible. 

Contact Rossmann Repair Group Today

If you’ve experienced data loss with a SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD, don’t wait. Attempting DIY recovery methods can cause further damage and reduce the chances of successful recovery. Contact Rossmann Repair Group today to get started on your recovery process.

Models We Specialize In:

  • SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD (1TB, 2TB, 4TB)
  • SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD
  • WD My Passport SSD

We Can Extract Information From These Types of Media at Our Lab

Laptop Hard Drives
Liquid damaged iPhones
Physically damaged USB flash drives
SD & microSD cards
WD MyPassport
Desktop Hard Drives
External Hard Drives
USB Hard Drives
RAID configurations
SATA, IDE, SCSI, SAS, SSD Hard Drives

Our Rates?

Giving a price without seeing the device, assessing its condition is impossible. Everyone feels better having some basic idea of what things may cost, so for a basic idea, see below. Do realize the + means price can go up! Please do note that drives that have been opened before are rarely if ever recoverable by us: mention this prior to sending it in as we rarely work on pre-worked on drives.
hard drives

Hard Drives

$100 for basic data retrieval, $250-$650 for firmware repair, $900-$2000 for heads swap.
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SD cards and micro sd cards

SDcards/microSD cards

$200 for basic data recovery, $900 for breakout board data recovery
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cellphone data recovery

CellPhones

$300-$650 for drop or liquid damage, $1200+ for difficult cases(board swap). $400+ for any damage inflicted by inept repair technicians(long screw) that is above and beyond terrible.
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ssd card data recovery

SSDs

$300-$2000 depending on extent of damage
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Love From Our Customers

Hear from our satisfied customers who trust us for their data recovery needs in Austin. We didn't become the top rated repair shop on Google maps by accident - this was a 15 year effort of providing best-in-class service, with no gimmicks. 

5 star ratingWhat a great group of people! I was clueless about my old hard drive and they fixed it til top shape I’m so happy to be able to look at my old photos. Thank you so much!
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Libby J. Justus Avatar
Libby J. Justus
12/17/2021
I have a 2021 MacBook Pro that just died. Flatlined. Took it to Apple Store in Plano, TX and Oklahoma City, OK. They both said system has an internal short and for $848, they could repair it. Problem is, I still had data on it that I needed. Apple said no chance on preserving any data because logic board and SSD are encrypted and it's an M1 laptop. They were going to replace logic board which would wipe everything on SSD. Only 16 months of life and this "incredible" Apple product died. No damage, moisture, cracks, or scuffs and it died. Apple Geniuses said probably a defective board but since they're Apple, I'll still have to pay for repair and since there's no activity, $0 for trade in. Have you heard about our "pay for cloud storage??????" Apple quality has dropped significantly. Steve Jobs must be rolling over in shame and disgust. Fortunately there is the Rossmann Repair Group. Shipped it to their Austin, TX facility. They were constantly communicating with me about the status of my MacBook Pro. Let me tell you who fixed my MacBook Pro M1 with SSD. NOT Apple. NOT some of these Data Recovery companies that wanted a $1000.00 non-refundable just to " try and do our best". The ROSSMANN REPAIR GROUP fixed it. I don't mean just repaired the encrypted logic board so that my MacBook is operational again, I mean the Rossmann Repair Group also SAVED ALL MY DATA on my SSD. EVERYTHING is intact. Data, preferences, EVERYTHING! ALL FOR LESS THAN APPLE wanted. That's right. Less money and they preserved everything while fixing what Apple shoddily put out into the market but wouldn't acknowledge as being DEFECTIVE. Whatever your needs for tech repair, Rossmann Repair Group. They truly have you covered. Their actions and results are what really matters when it comes your devices and data. Since OU is an Apple school, I had to buy another MacBook Pro for exams. When school is over, I'm tossing Apple into the gutter where it truly belongs. At least now I have ALL of my data to take with me thanks to the Rossmann Repair Group. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Just to clarify. I bought another MacBook Pro M3Pro BEFORE I even heard of Rossmann Repair Group. I actually bought it while at OKC Apple Store being told for the 2nd time that all is lost. Wish I hadn't because Rossmann Repair Group had it for less than a week and fixed Everything. Law school is unforgiving though and Finals are a real mother.
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Stephen P.
12/08/2023
I had all of our pictures backed up twice, except for 2017 and 2018. As I was uploading originals to the cloud, my drive died. And there went 2 years, four daughters' middle school and high school memories, and my heart was broken. Two separate repair shops looked at our drive....one of which likely also damaged it further....to no avail. Rossman was recommended by our local guy after he said it was not something he could do. Steve came through. It took time, and patience, and I fully expected for him to give up, but he didn't. He finally fixed it, did it at a price that was way too reasonable, and I now have our memories back. I would unequivocally recommend Rossman. They were honest, fair, and hardworking to the end.
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Karen Ferrero
12/17/2020
Come to check if they can retrieve data from my server and finally find real data recovery laboratory with local specialists. Recommend!
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Olly G
4/16/2024
5 star ratingMy USB-C MacBook Pro recently stopped charging. The local Apple Store wanted to replace the whole logic board, which was expensive and would have lost all my data. I asked them if it was the charging circuit and they specifically said "no".

I mailed my Mac to Rossmann, and they correctly identified the problem as being the charging circuit after all. The repair was cheaper than Apple, was just as fast, and (because it didn't require replacing the logic board) I got to keep all of my data.

Overall I couldn't be happier. I used the prepaid shipping box they sell, and the service was smooth and fast.
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Chris W.
1/16/2020
Received my dead 2010 Macbook Pro restored with all of the data ! Also swapped out the old HDD for a new SDD
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Calvin F.
2/05/2024
5 star ratingI was getting an unmountable boot volume error that was just unrecoverable from. It's an old computer that had served me well. It had been SO consistent over the years I had gotten lazy with backups and was nowhere near current. I was given a quote after diagnosis for recovery of data place on a new external drive. I told them specifically what folders to aim for and as it turned out the were able to recover the entire root structure in the format I requested so I just need to copy my old document, video, picture and music files onto a new computer I purchased as a replacement once I got the bad news of its passing. What rocks is that I now have my files back. AND a new external hard drive to use as my backup and a reminder to never forget that lesson. (Can you say automatic back ups?) Thanks Kevin and crew. Oh... and they said it was easier than expected and reduced the quote to reflect the time they saved on the easier recovery.Lastly, they were kind, listened, timely for this kind if work which is very time intensive and had a very conscious "no contact" in and out process that is SO appreciated at this time. Thanks again!!!
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Wade C.
5/14/2020
I sent in an external hard drive that bricked on me. Its a drive I plug in once a year, dump phone videos, photos, and then back on the shelf til next year. This year I went to free up some space and found the drive wouldn't respond. It had the first 10 years of my daughter growing up and I was freaking out. I had almost accepted they were gone until a friend at work mentioned RRG. I crossed my fingers and sent in the drive, not expecting good news (or some astronomical fee that would force me to put a price on those memories). Instead I got a call a few days after mailing saying not only could they repair the drive, but for a fraction of the cost I was expecting. 10/10 would recommend to anyone needing any services they provide.
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Jason Burzynski (Baker)
12/17/2021
5 star ratingSent in a SSD for data recovery for a client of mine. Data was recovered! What else can I say. Thank you.
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David Dachenhaus (DDock)
12/17/2021
5 star ratingSimply the email "request a quote" feature was enough for me to come here and make my first ever review. They couldn't even fix my problem due to it being a severe legacy hardware failure, but were quick, upfront and honest about it, even linking me to a work around that will allow me to recover my files and transfer them to a new device or hard drive. There is really something to be said about this quality of service, I would have stuck my logic board back in the oven like an idiot (again) potentially bricking the entire thing forever. Louis, you really know how to run a no nonsense quality business. Thank you From a former Apple fanboy.
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Sam S.
9/22/2019
5 star ratingI stumbled on my daughter's 2012 MacBook Pro that she had been told (years ago) was beyond repair. I powered it up and a little research led me to guess that the hard drive was dead or not being seen. So I sent a note with that assumption to Rossman Repair Group. They said it could be the hard drive or it could be the drive cable which is a known issue with this model - $100 to repair if that's what it is. I gambled and paid $13 to ship it. For retail customers, Rossman will diagnose, outline the problem, and provide an estimate for free. They confirmed it was the cable and they needed the OS password to further test the operating system to make sure that it boots (loads to your desktop). I did not have the password so I asked if they could use the password reset? They replied "We wouldn't be able to reset the password, but we can wipe it and reinstall a new OS with a new password if you'd like. The hard drive cable is indeed bad on this device, with a new cable the hard drive does show up."I got it back (free return shipping), since the hard drive now shows up I was able to reset the PW and it looks to be running perfectly! Total repair cost $113.
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Scott J.
3/18/2021
Brought my 2017 macbook air in today after Apple's "genius" bar told me last week I needed a new logic board. Someone recommended bringing it here to see if they could repair it. I came in thinking I'd pay $250 for a logic board repair but one of the guys working took it apart, cleaned some dirt out of the keyboard/trackpad and sent me on my way(with no charge!!!) Cant believe im writing this on my mac after I almost bought a whole new machine. Wish I had more cash on hand to leave these guys a bigger tip. Well worth the 1.5 hour drive!!! (also appreciate them taking precautions against covid-everyone was wearing masks)
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Carolyn Dickson
12/17/2020
Awesome service, I assumed my MacBook pro 2021 could have the storage removed in case something happens, something happened, my MacBook didn't start one day and Apple told me they have to replace most of the internals and all my data was lost for more than $1000, Rossman saved the MacBook and the storage for less than half, why are MacBooks build like this? Why can't the storage be removed like they used to, and you can still do that on windows laptops
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Andres Carrasco
4/04/2023
My MacBook Pro (A1990) bricked and would not turn back on. I had years of family photos and important documents that were not backup up. Panicking, I first tried bringing my laptop to the local UBreakIFix. After weeks of delays and false promises (including losing my laptop for a few days), UBreakIFix told me that the logic board was damaged and I would need to pay for a replacement logic board, screen, and keyboard. In addition, my data would be unrecoverable. They were also insistent that I sell them my non-functioning MacBook, and I had to argue for days to get them to return my laptop so I could seek out other options. After doing my own research into logic board repairs for my specific model, I found out about Rossmann Repair and learned that it was indeed possible to fix my MacBook and recover my data. In fact, Louis had videos of my model's specific logic board being repaired on his YouTube channel. Unfortunately, they had moved out of the NYC area and I was hesitant to mail my laptop out due to my own skepticism. So, I searched for local specialists in Connecticut and found ThinqMac. My first conversation with one of their employees immediately made me feel that I was in good hands. The technicians ran some tests on my computer and eventually determined that, while they could not fix my MacBook in house, they knew about a place that could: Rossmann Repair. ThinqMac sent my laptop to Austin for me and dealt with all the communication with Rossmann. In the end, after being told by UBreakIFix and Apple that my data was unrecoverable and my computer would never turn on again, the folks at Rossmann Repair proved them wrong. My computer has been as good as new for the last 4 months and I was able to recover all of my data. While my experience with Rossmann Repair was indirect, I cannot recommend them enough. They took a devastating situation and turned it into a positive experience. Thank you for fixing my MacBook!
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MP Bankz
12/21/2024
Sent in a SSD for data recovery for a client of mine. Data was recovered! What else can I say. Thank you.
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David Dachenhaus (DDock)
12/17/2021

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Our highly trained technicians have worked on some of the most complex cases with great success. If your hard drive or SDcard is no longer responsive, we’ll get your information back!
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