How SSD Recovery Works
SSDs fail differently than spinning drives - no moving parts, but controllers, firmware, and NAND all introduce unique challenges.
Evaluation
We diagnose power rails, controller response, and NAND status. Free quote with realistic odds before any paid work.
Repair & Imaging
Controller swap, firmware rebuild, or direct NAND read depending on failure. Image-first workflow to protect your data.
Data Return
Files verified, transferred to your choice of media. No data = no charge on qualifying jobs.
SSD Failure Types We Handle
Each failure has its own diagnostic path and repair strategy.
Controller Failure
Symptoms: not detected, shows 0GB/8MB, instant disconnects, or runs unusually hot. Common controllers: Phison, Silicon Motion, Marvell, Samsung, SandForce.
Our approach: diagnose PMIC/power rails, rework or swap controller IC (with matching microcode/ROM), then re-init firmware and image immediately.
Typical outlook: These are usually recoverable. The controller dying doesn't mean your NAND is gone - it just means the brain is fried. We replace the brain.
NAND / Firmware Corruption
Symptoms: system hangs on access, disk reports odd capacity, partitions vanish after unsafe shutdown/updates.
Our approach: rebuild translator and metadata, direct NAND read if necessary, then reconstruct with ECC/wear-level data.
Typical outlook: Good odds when the corruption is logical rather than physical. The data is still on the chips - we just need to make sense of the scrambled map.
Physical / Electronic Damage
Liquid, surge, bent M.2 edge connector, cracked PCB or burned components.
We clean corrosion, repair traces, replace regulators/connectors, and if needed transplant NAND to a donor PCB. Encryption is handled case-by-case; we prefer restoring the original controller so the drive can decrypt normally.
Typical outlook: Varies. Minor liquid damage? Usually fine. Crushed NAND chips? That's a different story. We evaluate free and tell you straight whether it's worth pursuing.
Manufacturer-Specific Recovery
Samsung
870 EVO (SATA), 970/980/990 NVMe families. Proprietary controllers (Phoenix/Elpis) and default encryption are common; our goal is controller repair and safe imaging.
Crucial / Micron
MX500 (SATA), P5/P5 Plus (NVMe). We address firmware quirks, power issues, and overheating failures.
Western Digital / SanDisk
WD Blue/Black (e.g., SN750/SN850), SanDisk Extreme portable with hardware encryption/USB bridge failures; repair controller/bridge or transplant NAND while preserving keys.
Kingston, Seagate, ADATA & Others
A2000/KC2500, FireCuda 520, SX8200, and more. Realtek/Phison/SMI variants handled in-house.
Apple Proprietary & T2/M-series
Older Apple blade SSDs via adapters; T2/M-series require logic-board repair to access integrated, encrypted storage. See MacBook Data Recovery.
Pricing & Turnaround
Free evaluation and a firm quote before paid work. If we can't recover your data, you owe $0. Ask about rush service.
| Type of Recovery | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Simple (deleted files / minor firmware) | $300 - $600 |
| Intermediate (controller/PMIC repair) | $600 - $1200 |
| Complex (chip-off / heavy damage) | $1200 - $2000 |
Important: Previously opened or tampered drives may not qualify for "no data, no fee" unless agreed in advance.
Why Choose Rossmann
Component-level diagnosis
Microscope work, BGA rework, controller swaps; real repair, not just software.
YouTube transparency
We show the work, not stock photos. Founder Louis Rossmann is a Right-to-Repair leader.
In-house only
Your device stays in our Austin lab. No outsourcing, no middlemen.
No BS pricing
Clear ranges, free evaluation, no data = no charge.
Have a spinning hard drive instead? Clicking, beeping, or not detected - we do those too. Clean bench, PC-3000, donor parts on hand.
SSD Data Recovery FAQs
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What to do before shipping
A few quick steps you take now can greatly improve the chances of a successful recovery.
Do NOT:
- Stop using the drive immediately; don't write new data
- Do not open the SSD; leave any corrosion/contamination to us
Do:
- Pack in an anti-static bag with padding; include your contact info
- Use tracked shipping to our Austin lab; request signature on delivery
- Provide passwords/keys if the volume is encrypted
Ready to get your data back?
Free evaluation. No data = no charge. Mail-in from anywhere in the U.S.