SSD Data Recovery
Silicon Motion SM2262EN Data RecoveryADATA XPG SX8200 Pro (original revision) / HP EX920 (uses SM2262, not SM2262EN) / HP EX950
The Silicon Motion SM2262EN was widely used in mid-range NVMe Gen3 drives. ADATA drew controversy by silently swapping it for the slower SM2262G in later SX8200 Pro production runs, making controller identification important for recovery. We recover Silicon Motion SM2262EN-based SSDs using our PC-3000 system's Silicon Motion-specific firmware tools at our Austin lab.
Silicon Motion SM2262EN Technical Details
The Silicon Motion SM2262EN was widely used in mid-range NVMe Gen3 drives. ADATA drew controversy by silently swapping it for the slower SM2262G in later SX8200 Pro production runs, making controller identification important for recovery.
Silicon Motion SM2262EN Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Silicon Motion
- Interface
- NVMe Gen3
- DRAM Cache
- Yes
- Channels
- 8-channel
- NAND Types
- 3D TLC
Dual Cortex-R5 cores. SM2262 (non-EN) also covered by same PC-3000 utility. ADATA controversially swapped SM2262EN for slower SM2262G in later SX8200 Pro production.
Recovery Feasibility
Dual Cortex-R5 cores. SM2262 (non-EN) also covered by same PC-3000 utility. ADATA controversially swapped SM2262EN for slower SM2262G in later SX8200 Pro production.
Drives Using the Silicon Motion SM2262EN
The following consumer SSDs use the Silicon Motion SM2262EN. If your drive is on this list, the failure modes and recovery approaches described on this page apply to your situation.
Silicon Motion SM2262EN Drive Models
5 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.
SLC caching performance collapse
Over-aggressive SLC caching causes performance collapse when cache is full. Can lead to firmware instability.
Symptoms you may notice
- Severe performance drops during writes
- Drive becomes unresponsive during large transfers
- Firmware instability after sustained writes
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Firmware corruption from improper shutdown
Improper shutdown corrupts controller firmware. Power loss during SLC cache flush is particularly damaging.
Symptoms you may notice
- NVMe SSD not detected
- Drive not seen in BIOS after crash
- RAW partition after power loss
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How We Recover Silicon Motion SM2262EN SSDs
Firmware-Level Recovery
We recover Silicon Motion SM2262EN-based SSDs using the PC-3000 SSD system with the Silicon Motion Active Utility. This provides direct access to the controller's diagnostic interface for firmware repair and FTL (Flash Translation Layer) reconstruction.
Firmware-level access preserves the NAND chip layout and avoids the complications of chip-off recovery. For most Silicon Motion SM2262EN failures, this is the primary recovery path.
Chip-Off Recovery
Chip-off is possible but complicated for Silicon Motion SM2262EN 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.
Dual Cortex-R5 cores. SM2262 (non-EN) also covered by same PC-3000 utility. ADATA controversially swapped SM2262EN for slower SM2262G in later SX8200 Pro production.
Pricing
SSD firmware and logical recovery for the Silicon Motion SM2262EN 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
What is SLC cache collapse on the SM2262EN?
Did ADATA really swap the controller in the SX8200 Pro?
Can power loss permanently damage an SM2262EN drive?
My HP EX950 shows RAW partition after a crash. Is the data gone?
How much does SM2262EN data recovery cost?
Other Silicon Motion Controllers
We also recover SSDs using these Silicon Motion controllers.
Not an SSD issue? We also recover hard drives, RAID arrays, and iPhones.
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We serve all 50 states with secure mail-in data recovery. Ship your failed drive to our Austin lab using our free shipping kit, and we'll diagnose it within 24-48 hours. No geographic limitations—we've successfully recovered data for customers from Alaska to Florida.
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