SSD Data Recovery Services

Unlike traditional hard drives with moving parts, SSDs fail in different ways. While they don’t suffer from mechanical failures like head crashes, they can experience controller failures, NAND memory wear-out, firmware corruption, or electronic component issues. SSDs often fail without warning signs, making regular backups even more critical. Their failure mechanisms typically involve either the controller chip, the NAND memory chips themselves, or the firmware that manages data allocation. Our recovery approach for SSDs differs significantly from HDDs, requiring specialized equipment and techniques.

In many ways, yes. SSDs present unique challenges for data recovery. They use complex data management algorithms like wear-leveling and TRIM, encrypt data internally, and feature proprietary controllers. Additionally, manufacturers regularly change their internal architectures without documentation. This makes SSD recovery more technically complex and requires specialized equipment and expertise. However, when it comes to certain issues like physical damage, SSDs can sometimes be easier to recover than traditional drives since there are no moving parts to repair.

We achieve a successful recovery rate of approximately 85-90% for SSDs. This rate varies based on the failure type – logical failures and controller issues typically have higher success rates, while severely damaged NAND chips or encrypted drives with firmware corruption might have lower success rates. Our diagnostic process will give you a realistic assessment of recovery chances before you commit to the full service. Even in challenging cases, we often recover at least partial data that might include your most critical files.

SSD recovery costs range from £250 to £750 depending on the drive type, capacity, failure cause, and service speed required. Simple logical recoveries start around £250-350, while complex cases requiring chip-off recovery or extensive firmware repair might cost £450-750. Emergency services add a premium for prioritized handling. After our free diagnosis, we’ll provide an exact quote with no hidden costs, and we only proceed with your approval. Remember, if we cannot recover your data, you only pay a £39 diagnostic fee.

Standard SSD recovery typically takes 5-10+ business days, Priority service reduces this to 3-5 days, and Emergency service can be completed in around 1 day (subject to technical feasibility). The actual time depends on the failure complexity, drive capacity, and the number of files to recover. After diagnostics, we’ll provide a more accurate timeframe for your specific case. Complex firmware issues or chip-off recoveries may take longer than standard logical recoveries.

Yes, we can recover data from factory-encrypted SSDs in most cases. Many modern SSDs employ internal encryption even for regular users (called FDE – Full Disk Encryption), but the drive manages this transparently. We have specialized tools to work with these encryption systems. However, if you’ve enabled additional software encryption (like BitLocker or VeraCrypt), you’ll need to provide the encryption key or password for us to access the data after recovery. Without these credentials, recovery of user-encrypted data is generally not possible.

We strongly advise against DIY recovery attempts on failed SSDs. Unlike HDDs, SSDs use complex proprietary controllers and firmware that can permanently destroy data if improperly handled. Software recovery tools can trigger TRIM commands that permanently erase data. Additionally, opening an SSD voids its warranty and risks damaging sensitive components. Every failed recovery attempt reduces the chances of professional success later. If your data is valuable, contact us immediately when you experience SSD failure rather than trying DIY options that might make recovery impossible.

To provide an accurate quote, we need the following information: the SSD brand and model, its capacity, a detailed description of the failure symptoms, any relevant history (like drops, errors before failure, etc.), the type of data you need to recover, approximate data volume, and your required turnaround time. Photos of the drive can also be helpful. The more information you provide, the more accurate our initial estimate will be. For the most precise assessment, we recommend bringing the drive to our lab for free diagnostics.