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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. 

My company recently sent a clients MacBook Pro to Rossmann for repair. While the MacBook was not repairable, they were very quick to diagnose the device and recover all the data for us! Quick, clear communication, and on the ball with shipping and taking care of us! Look forward to using them again in the future! Update. 12/3/2020 I have recently sent a MacBook Air that was not booting. In less than a week, I had it sent, and returned working perfectly! As always, great work, thank you very much!
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Shawn Suter
12/17/2020
Kevin did a great job recovering data from a 2015 Macbook Pro that went swimming in a lake. He recovered all my clients data with no issues and kept a good line of communication. I could not believe it didn't cost thousands like other places and I was able to restore everything like it never happened.Give Kevin a raise Louis!!
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Bruce Leung
10/21/2019
I 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 Jones
12/17/2021
I cannot recommend working with these guys enough. A few weeks back, my 2018 Mac randomly crashed while traveling. I visited the Apple Store who offered a misdiagnosed issue and quoted me $600 for a external service that would wipe my data clean. I found the Rossmann Group online and took a leap of faith - and it paid off in heaps. They were incredibly communicative and fixed the issue in a straightforward, economical, and honest way - and the data was preserved as original. Cannot recommend them enough!
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Abdullah Ghuman
8/13/2023
5 star ratingMy 2017 WD My Passport external hard drive wasn't functioning and made a beeping noise! We went to a nearby PC and data recovery store that couldn't recover the data and they said it was too difficult and they had issues outsourcing because the task is too difficult!! I was in a panic because ONLY THAT HARD DRIVE HAVE MY UPCOMING SEASON PHOTOSHOOT (aka: I'm screwed at work because we need those photos for our FALL 21 campaigns, ads, social media, website - you cannot imagine!!!) So when I went to pick up my broken hard drive, I quietly (more like whispered to the guy in the front so he won't get in trouble naming a competitor) of who can fix this?The guy gave me one name and it was Rossman Group. I actually asked for more options just for backup but he firmly said Rossman Group.So we went to Chelsea and they immediately provided details of the diagnostics and I paid for the deposit. I followed up in a couple days and... I poured MY HEART OUT TO... SOMONE AT ROSSMAN (sorry I forgot your name). I was desperate and needed assurance that my LIFE's work is able to be recovered!! Of course, nothing is guaranteed but I'm thankful for the free 15 min therapy session with a staff.A few hours later, they told me that it's ready for pick up... I was like, "come again???!!!!" They were able to recover ALL DATA with a new shiny hard drive.THEY SAVED MY LIFE. NO AMOUNT OF PRAYING TO JESUS, BUDDHA, GHANDI, MOTHER THERESA CAN EXPRESS MY MOST SINCERE GRATITUDE TO ROSSMAN GROUP. THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
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Cece C.
7/26/2021
I was a big fan of Rossmann. I have been watching him on YouTube for years. Naturally, when I was having a hardware problem with my Framework Laptop, I was so excited to be able to use the business owned by one of my heroes. I emailed them in advance since I know they focus on Apple Product repair. They emailed me warning it may take several weeks. I thought to myself. I can wait as long as it takes, I just want my issue resolved so I shipped it out. The issue was after a spill on the charge port the machine would periodically stop charging and need the power cable re-seated. I shipped it out and waited. I even pre-approved like 300 dollars for repairs. I was ready to pay the price for quality work. Finally, they call me to tell me they cannot fix it. They said they observed the issue but saw no signs of water damage and found no shorts on the board and said all they could do was a data backup. I said why would I pay for a data backup of a working drive? They said good point. I pleaded please maybe if you look at it for longer or have another tech check it out you can figure it out. They refused and shipped it back (at cost to me but I knew that going in). I basically gave up. I figured if the legendary Rossmann can't fix it then nobody can. One day a week later I walked past a repair shop in NYC called iFixit. I walked in and told them my story and they seemed super confident they could fix it and would not charge to take a look. Less than a week later they called and said it was fixed 95 bucks please. I was excited and skeptical. I picked it up and paid. I asked what they had done and all they did was clean the motherboard (like ultrasonic cleaning I think). I was worried. There was no way this would be all that was needed, because no way Rossmann's people missed such an easy fix. Well It's been weeks and I can confirm this was all that was needed. My Framework is now fully functional. I am thrilled but so disappointed. Rossmann Repair Group has been the biggest disappointment for me of the entire year of 2023. I seriously hope that my experience was the exception to the rule and that everyone else is having a better experience. My experience was what I expect from Geek Squad at Best Buy. Now I worked for Geek Squad and its great to send your mum or granny to get a virus cleaned and a basic hard drive data backup, but real repairs its not the place you want to go. I thought Rossmann was... I was wrong. iFixit in NYC was the place to go. Finishing the story: I received a call from Rossmann Repair. Initially I didn't take the call. I figured it was going to be an underhanded attempt to get me to amend the review above. When I got a second call several minutes later I figured I would take the call and see what they were going to say. The gentleman that was speaking said they wanted to talk about the review I had left. They wanted to let me know what happened from their side. I was skeptical but already on the phone and to be fair nobody had been unprofessional in their communications with me so I felt it would be rude not to let the man finish. Ultimately he told me that they dropped the ball and that my review was one of the few bad reviews that was justified. He went over in great detail what had happened from their end and why they believed there was no option for repair. He really wanted to convey that they were sorry they let me down that this truly was an anomaly and I believe him. I will be changing the review from a 1 to a 2 star but will not change the contents only add this ending to the story. While I doubt I will be using Rossmann Repair again I do believe they are a capable and professional shop. Edit: I have since received correspondence from Louis Rossmann himself and I truly believe that I am an edge case and that this shop is an amazing place and I just got very unlucky. Thank you Louis. Keep up all the good work you do.
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Tech Girl Tiff
4/21/2024
Amazing technician, I believe the best in Apple repair in the country even better than Apple with the tools and facility they can get of course, Apple makes many problems for third party repair shops. I have learned a lot from his videos and from Jessa Jones at iPad Rehab in Rochester NY. I look forward in learning more from them all. Aside from being great technicians they are very honest which is a good relief from anyone that want's to get anything repaired. I look forward to visiting NYC one day and stopping by the shop and thank him in person. They have also fixed my laptop where I am writing this response on and gave me tips on my external hard drive which is now also up and working!
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Tony Trilex
12/17/2021
These guys are great! I often refer clients to them for days recovery that requires real skill.
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Eddie Quezada
5/05/2023
5 star ratingAmazing technician, I believe the best in Apple repair in the country even better than Apple with the tools and facility they can get of course, Apple makes many problems for third party repair shops. I have learned a lot from his videos and from Jessa Jones at iPad Rehab in Rochester NY. I look forward in learning more from them all. Aside from being great technicians they are very honest which is a good relief from anyone that want's to get anything repaired. I look forward to visiting NYC one day and stopping by the shop and thank him in person. They have also fixed my laptop where I am writing this response on and gave me tips on my external hard drive which is now also up and working!
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Tony Trilex
12/17/2021
5 star ratingI used Rossmann Repair Group as a mail-in customer in the past. They are the best of the best. They are honest and incredibly skilled. I had some hard to replace videos on a MacBook that went bad and they got in there and managed to get my data back. Saved me a few weeks of edits and the prices are reasonable - its not the cheapest but its clear that the quality of the work being done. I hope that Rossmann Repair Group can expand into more lines of repair - I'd love for Rossmann Repair Group to end up being the place to bring anything worth saving with an electric cord or a power brick. Rossmann Repair Group also has free sessions where you can bring anything in and they will help you repair, solder, reflow and diagnose anything you can carry in.
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Mick R.
12/13/2022
My client went to a Genius bar and was told he needed a new logic board and it was going to be about 800 dollars. I sent it to Rossmann and they got it fixed for almost a quarter of the Genius Bar price and on top of that my client's data was saved as they were able to repair the board. They did a fantastic job.
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Jeffrey Wheeler
1/21/2018
I've been a fan of Louis Rossman for years. Finally I had a hard drive issue and sent it out to them. They quoted me one price and it ended being less than expected. They repaired the data and recovered it to another drive!!! The customer service was straight forward and no beating around the bush. The helped me get what i need done.
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Wesley F.
7/25/2022
My m1 macbook pro decided to take a drink of a full cup of water which resulted in a fried logic board. The team over at Rossman Repair Group managed to get my computer fully repaired and saved the computer in every way. It's like the computer never died. Fully functional, all data right where i left it. It's like it never happened. I paid the rush delivery fee to get my work computer back online faster and these guys did excellent work. I cannot recomend this company more! Thank you guys! As a fellow small business owner I am in pure astonishment about your quality of work. -Keegan
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KeeganBuilds
3/14/2025
I don’t leave reviews often, but this one is definitely warranted. My Mac died on me and all the computer repair shops told me there was slim chance of recovering data. I had a lot of very important info on my computer, so I did some research and found the Rossmann Repair Group. Not only did they recover my data, but were able to get my computer working again. They deserve more than 5 stars, thank you so much for saving my laptop!! Will definitely be using them in future if I have other issues with my other devices.
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George D
10/29/2024
These guys are the real deal. They recovered my hard drive for half the price another place in mid town was charging me. It wasnt cheap but it was worth it, Saved my life!
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Will Williams
9/21/2019

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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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At Rossmann Repair Group, we don’t just recover data; we restore your peace of mind. Contact us today for your hard drive data recovery needs in Austin and experience service that sets the industry standard.

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