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Maxio MAP1602 Data RecoveryFanxiang S880 / Acer Predator GM7 / Netac NV7000-T
The Maxio MAP1602 is rapidly becoming the most common budget Gen4 NVMe controller, but professional recovery tool support has not kept pace. Neither PC-3000 nor any other major recovery platform has Active Utility support for this controller, making firmware-level recovery limited. Our Austin lab uses board-level diagnostics and NAND-level techniques for Maxio MAP1602 recovery.
Maxio MAP1602 Technical Details
The Maxio MAP1602 is rapidly becoming the most common budget Gen4 NVMe controller, but professional recovery tool support has not kept pace. Neither PC-3000 nor any other major recovery platform has Active Utility support for this controller, making firmware-level recovery limited.
Maxio MAP1602 Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Maxio
- Interface
- NVMe Gen4
- DRAM Cache
- No (HMB)
- Channels
- 4-channel
- NAND Types
- 3D TLC
NO Active Utility support. Commonly paired with YMTC 232-layer TLC. Linux kernel compatibility issues requiring NVME_QUIRK patches.
Recovery Feasibility
NO Active Utility support. Commonly paired with YMTC 232-layer TLC. Linux kernel compatibility issues requiring NVME_QUIRK patches.
Drives Using the Maxio MAP1602
The following consumer SSDs use the Maxio MAP1602. If your drive is on this list, the failure modes and recovery approaches described on this page apply to your situation.
Maxio MAP1602 Drive Models
4 models affected
Failure Modes
Each failure mode has a different root cause and requires a different recovery approach. Identifying the correct failure mode is the first step in any recovery.
Firmware corruption
Professional tool support is severely limited. Neither PC-3000 nor any other major recovery platform has Active Utility support for this controller.
Symptoms you may notice
- NVMe SSD not detected
- Drive not seen in BIOS
- Drive failure with no recovery options
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Linux kernel compatibility issues
Requires NVME_QUIRK patches in Linux kernel. Non-detection or instability on certain platforms.
Symptoms you may notice
- SSD not detected in Linux
- Drive unstable on certain motherboards
- NVMe errors in system logs
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How We Recover Maxio MAP1602 SSDs
Firmware-Level Recovery
The PC-3000 does not yet have full Active Utility support for the Maxio MAP1602. Recovery relies on manufacturer-specific diagnostic modes, service pin access, and NAND-level techniques.
We monitor PC-3000 firmware updates for new controller support. When utility support becomes available, firmware-level recovery will be the preferred path for this controller.
Chip-Off Recovery
Chip-off is possible but complicated for Maxio MAP1602 drives. Hardware encryption or proprietary NAND encoding reduces chip-off success rates compared to firmware-level recovery.
We attempt firmware-level recovery first and only proceed to chip-off when no other option exists.
NO Active Utility support. Commonly paired with YMTC 232-layer TLC. Linux kernel compatibility issues requiring NVME_QUIRK patches.
Pricing
SSD firmware and logical recovery for the Maxio MAP1602 typically costs $300 to $500. Controller-level failures requiring advanced diagnostics are $500 to $1,500. Chip-off recovery, when viable, is $1,500 to $2,500.
See our full pricing breakdown for details. Our No Data, No Fee guarantee means you pay nothing if we cannot recover your files.
Hard Drive 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 make sure your hard drive is handled safely and properly. This approach allows us to serve clients nationwide with consistent technical standards.
Open-drive work is performed in a laminar-flow bench filtered to 0.02 µm, verified using TSI P-Trak instrumentation.
Transparent History
Serving clients nationwide via mail-in service since 2008.
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
Louis Rossmann's well trained staff review our lab protocols to ensure 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 proving standards rather than just stating them. We use TSI P-Trak instrumentation to verify that clean-air benchmarks are met before any drive is opened.
See our clean bench validation data and particle test videoFrequently Asked Questions
Why is there no PC-3000 support for the Maxio MAP1602?
Does YMTC NAND affect recovery chances on MAP1602 drives?
My MAP1602 SSD does not work in Linux but works in Windows. What is going on?
Should I buy a budget Gen4 SSD with a Maxio MAP1602 controller?
How much does Maxio MAP1602 data recovery cost?
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