ADATA & XPG SSD Data Recovery

ADATA uses Silicon Motion, Realtek, and InnoGrit controllers across its SSD lineup. The SU800 runs a Silicon Motion chip, and PC-3000 SSD's Silicon Motion utility handles it. The XPG Gammix S70 Blade runs an InnoGrit controller, and Rossmann does not currently offer in-lab recovery for InnoGrit controllers.

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ADATA SSDs We Recover

Silicon Motion NVMe SSDs

SX8200 Pro original revision (SM2262EN, TLC+DRAM), Legend 850 (SM2269XT, DRAMless).

SATA SSDs

SU800 (SM2258, TLC+DRAM). SU650 (SM2258XT and Maxio variants).

PC-3000 SSD with Silicon Motion modules in-house.

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Louis Rossmann

Founder & Chief Technician

Updated September 2026

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ADATA SSD Recovery

How ADATA SSD Recovery Works

ADATA and its XPG gaming brand use controllers from different manufacturers: Silicon Motion (SX8200 Pro, SU800, SU650, Legend 850), Realtek, and InnoGrit (Gammix S70 Blade). Identifying which controller is inside the drive determines which PC-3000 SSD module we use. ADATA complicates this by shipping different controller revisions under the same model number. We open the drive and identify the controller on the PCB before starting recovery. Free evaluation, firm quote, no charge if we cannot recover your data. This controller-first method is the same one our SSD data recovery lab applies to every NAND-based drive, whatever the brand on the label.

Controller Identification

Controller Identification Before Recovery

We identify the actual controller on the PCB by visual inspection before starting any recovery work.

SATA Drives

ADATA SATA SSD Recovery: SU800 & SU650

The SU800 uses the Silicon Motion SM2258 controller with onboard DRAM.

We have to open an SU650 to see what's inside. ADATA has shipped the SU650 with different controllers across production runs, and each one has a different firmware architecture and a different recovery path, so the silicon has to be read off the board before any work starts.

PC-3000 SSD covers both the SM2258 and SM2258XT controller families through the Silicon Motion module. To get data off one, we short the ROM pin to force the controller into safe mode, load a loader into its RAM, and rebuild the flash translation layer. Rossmann does not currently offer in-lab recovery for Realtek controllers.

SM2258XT Controller

SU650 (some variants), Crucial BX500. BSY state recovery.

SM2262EN Controller

SX8200 Pro (original revision). NVMe Gen3 firmware repair.

NVMe Drives

ADATA NVMe Recovery: Legend & Gammix Series

ADATA's NVMe lineup uses controllers from multiple vendors. The XPG Gammix S70 Blade uses an InnoGrit controller. Rossmann does not currently offer in-lab recovery for InnoGrit controllers.

Realtek RTS5762

XPG Spectrix S40G.

InnoGrit IG5236 (Rainier)

NVMe & PCIe Recovery

M.2 NVMe diagnostics, thermal throttling, PCIe lane failures.

SSD Pricing

ADATA SSD Recovery Pricing

Low complexity
Simple Copy
Your drive works, you just need the data moved off it
Functional drive; data transfer to new media
Rush available: +$100
$200
3-5 business days
Low complexity
File System Recovery
Your drive isn't showing up, but it's not physically damaged
File system corruption. Visible to recovery software but not to OS
Starting price; final depends on complexity
From $250
2-4 weeks
Medium complexity
Circuit Board Repair
Your drive won't power on or has shorted components
PCB issues: failed voltage regulators, dead PMICs, shorted capacitors
May require a donor drive (additional cost)
$450–$600
3-6 weeks
Medium complexity
Most Common
Firmware Recovery
Your drive is detected but shows the wrong name, wrong size, or no data
Firmware corruption: ROM, modules, or system files corrupted
Price depends on extent of bad areas in NAND
$600–$1,200
3-6 weeks
High complexity
PCB / NAND Swap
Your drive's circuit board is severely damaged and requires NAND chip transplant to a donor PCB
NAND swap onto donor PCB. Precision microsoldering and BGA rework required
50% deposit required; donor drive cost additional
50% deposit required
$1,200–$1,500
4-8 weeks

Hardware Repair vs. Software Locks

Our "no data, no fee" policy applies to hardware recovery. We do not bill for unsuccessful physical repairs. If we replace a hard drive read/write head assembly or repair a liquid-damaged logic board to a bootable state, the hardware repair is complete and standard rates apply. If data remains inaccessible due to user-configured software locks, a forgotten passcode, or a remote wipe command, the physical repair is still billable. We cannot bypass user encryption or activation locks.

No data, no fee. Free evaluation and firm quote before any paid work. Full guarantee details. NAND swap requires a 50% deposit because donor parts are consumed in the attempt.

Rush fee: +$100 rush fee to move to the front of the queue
Donor drives: A donor drive is a matching SSD used for its circuit board. Typical donor cost: $40–$100 for common models, $150–$300 for discontinued or rare controllers.
Target drive: The destination drive we copy recovered data onto. You can supply your own or we provide one at cost plus a small markup. All prices are plus applicable tax.

SSD Recovery Calculator

Estimate Your ADATA SSD Recovery Cost

Select your symptoms and drive type for a preliminary cost range. Final pricing comes after a free evaluation.

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Controller Architecture Grid

ADATA SSD Controllers and Recovery Methods

SX8200 Pro SM2262EN

The SM2262EN is an NVMe Gen3 controller with 8 channels and onboard DRAM. ACE Lab lists the SM2262EN in its Silicon Motion family on the PC-3000 SSD supported list. To recover one, we short the ROM pin so the controller boots into safe mode, push a loader into its RAM, and rebuild the flash translation layer from there.

SM2262EN recovery details

SU800 and SU650: SM2258 and SM2258XT

4-channel SATA controllers. The SU800 uses the SM2258 with onboard DRAM. The SU650 (some variants) uses the SM2258XT, a DRAMless variant that stores FTL metadata directly in NAND. A failing SM2258XT can hang in an indefinite busy (BSY) state. PC-3000 enters ROM mode via controller pin shorting and rebuilds the corrupted flash translation layer.

SM2258XT recovery details

Legend 960 Max

We open the Legend 960 Max and identify the controller on the PCB before we pick a recovery workflow.

Gammix S70 Blade

The Gammix S70 Blade pairs an InnoGrit controller with TLC NAND, and it's rated for sequential reads above 7 GB/s. Rossmann does not currently offer in-lab recovery for InnoGrit controllers.

IG5236 recovery details

Legend 850: SM2269XT

The SM2269XT is a Silicon Motion NVMe Gen4 controller with 4 channels. It's a DRAMless HMB design, and the Legend 850 pairs it with TLC NAND. With no onboard DRAM, the mapping table lives in host memory. If power drops before that table is saved to NAND, the FTL can end up corrupted. ACE Lab lists the SM2269XT in the same NVMe Silicon Motion family as the SM2262EN. The job looks the same: we short the ROM pin for safe mode, load a loader into RAM, and rebuild the flash translation layer.

Multi-Controller Identification

Why Controller Identification Matters for ADATA Drives

ADATA drives use controllers from Silicon Motion, Realtek, InnoGrit, and Maxio. The SU650 alone has shipped with at least three different controllers.

For ADATA drives, the model number on the label is not sufficient to determine the controller. We always open the drive and visually confirm the controller IC before selecting a recovery workflow.

On most ADATA drives with firmware corruption, consumer recovery software hits a wall. Those tools send standard NVMe or SATA commands, and corrupted firmware can't process them. PC-3000 doesn't depend on that firmware. It reaches the controller at the hardware level through pin shorting or a safe-mode boot sequence specific to each controller family.

Controller vendors used by ADATA: Silicon Motion, Realtek, InnoGrit, and others

PCB

Visual inspection of the controller IC determines recovery workflow, not the model number

Chip-Off and Encryption

Chip-Off Recovery and ADATA Encryption

Chip-off recovery (desoldering NAND chips and reading them on a standalone programmer) has limited viability across the ADATA lineup.

Data Recovery Standards & Verification

Our Austin lab operates on a transparency-first model. We use industry-standard recovery tools, including PC-3000 and DeepSpar, combined with strict environmental controls to maintain drive integrity. This approach allows us to serve clients nationwide with consistent technical standards.

Localized Clean Zone

Open-drive work is performed in a 0.02 micron ULPA-filtered laminar clean bench.

Transparent History

Serving clients nationwide via mail-in service since 2008. Our lead engineer holds PC-3000 and HEX Akademia certifications for hard drive firmware repair and mechanical recovery.

Media Coverage

Our repair work has been covered by The Wall Street Journal and Business Insider, with CBC News reporting on our pricing transparency. Louis Rossmann has testified in Right to Repair hearings in multiple states and founded the Repair Preservation Group.

Aligned Incentives

Our "No Data, No Charge" policy means we assume the risk of the recovery attempt, not the client.

Technical Oversight

Louis Rossmann

Our engineers review all lab protocols to maintain technical accuracy and honest service. Since 2008, his focus has been on clear technical communication and accurate diagnostics rather than sales-driven explanations.

We believe in showing the bench rather than just describing it. Open-drive work runs on a 0.02 micron ULPA-filtered laminar clean bench, and we filmed it.

See the particle counter test at the bench

FAQ

ADATA SSD Data Recovery FAQ

My ADATA SX8200 Pro is not detected. Can you recover it?

Yes. The original SX8200 Pro revision runs a Silicon Motion SM2262EN controller, and PC-3000 SSD's Silicon Motion utility supports the SM2262EN. With it we put the controller in safe mode, load a loader into the drive's RAM, and rebuild the FTL mapping. NVMe SSD firmware recovery costs $900–$1,200.

Is chip-off recovery possible on ADATA SSDs?

It depends on the controller. Board-level repair to revive the original controller is the primary recovery path.

My ADATA Legend shows 0 bytes or wrong capacity. What happened?

The Legend 850 uses a DRAMless Silicon Motion SM2269XT controller. A power loss during a NAND write can corrupt the flash translation layer, causing the drive to report wrong capacity or 0 bytes. PC-3000 SSD rebuilds the corrupted FTL from NAND contents. Do not format or initialize the drive.

How much does ADATA SSD recovery cost?

It depends on whether the drive is SATA or NVMe. SATA SSD recovery starts at $200, and NVMe SSD recovery starts at $200. Evaluation is free, and there's no diagnostic fee.

Do you recover XPG-branded drives? Are they different from ADATA?

XPG is ADATA's gaming/performance brand. The controller inside decides if we take one in, not the XPG badge. The original XPG SX8200 Pro revision uses a Silicon Motion SM2262EN. The XPG Gammix S70 Blade uses an InnoGrit controller, and Rossmann does not currently offer in-lab recovery for InnoGrit controllers.

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