SSD Data Recovery
Solid-state drives fail without warning and store data in complex, proprietary ways. DriveSavers engineers are trained to recover file-level and hardware-encrypted data from SATA, M.2 and NVMe SSDs.
Common SSD failures
With no moving parts, SSD failures are electronic, firmware or controller related, which makes them harder to recover without the right tools.
Not detected
The SSD disappears from BIOS or Disk Utility after a crash or update.
Controller failure
The controller that maps your data stops responding.
Firmware lockup
The drive shows the wrong capacity or a generic factory name.
Worn-out NAND
Heavy use exhausts the flash cells and the drive goes read-only or dark.
Power surge
Electrical damage to the board or power management components.
Encrypted SSDs
Self-encrypting drives where data is tied to the original controller.
What to do right now
- Shut the computer down and stop using the SSD.
- Don't run TRIM, disk checks or reinstall the operating system.
- Don't update the SSD's firmware after a failure.
- Note any encryption in use, such as BitLocker or FileVault.
- Call us for a quote and a free overnight label.
How we recover SSDs
- Proprietary tools developed by our in-house R&D team communicate with failed controllers.
- Engineers address firmware faults to bring drives back to a readable state.
- Chip-level work and microsoldering are used when needed.
- Encrypted data is recovered by engineers trained in hardware and software encryption.
- All work is done from images, never on the original data.
Turnaround times
ASAP
Recovery begins upon receipt of your device, 365 days a year, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
1 to 2 business days
24 to 48 hours during business hours, Monday through Friday. The fastest Standard turnaround in the industry.
5 to 7 business days
Completed during business hours. Smart devices such as phones and tablets take 10 to 14 business days.
No payment is needed to start. You pay only when your recovery is complete.
Frequently asked questions
Why is SSD recovery harder than hard drive recovery?
SSDs scatter data across flash chips using controller-specific mapping and often encryption. Recovery requires tools that understand each controller, not just a cleanroom.
Does TRIM make data unrecoverable?
TRIM can permanently clear deleted blocks on a working SSD. That's why you should stop using the drive immediately after deletion or failure.
Do you recover M.2 NVMe drives?
Yes. We recover SATA, M.2 SATA and NVMe drives from all major brands.