Recover Data From Dead SSD
Budget: $30 – $250 AUD
My HP laptop’s original SSD has failed and the local repair shop says it is “completely dead.” Before I allow them to replace it, I want every possible chance to retrieve my personal data—documents, photos & videos and contacts.
Current situation
• Drive: factory-installed HP SSD.
• Status: laptop shop’s basic test shows no response; they did not attempt advanced recovery.
• Prior attempts: none on my side, no software scans or previous specialist intervention.
• Importance: work documents, personal memories and records only—no corporate compliance constraints.
What I need from you
1. Professional assessment of the SSD using proper lab-grade tools (chip-off, PC-3000, or similar as required).
2. Extraction of all readable data—especially DOC/PDF files, family photos/videos, Outlook or Thunderbird mail stores, and address books.
3. Clear report of what was successfully recovered vs. unrecoverable.
4. Secure hand-off of the recovered data (encrypted download link or return drive).
I can ship the failed SSD to your location or drop it off if you are local; return shipping must preserve chain of custody.
Please outline:
• Your recovery methodology (clean-room, micro-soldering, donor parts, etc.).
• Rough timeline from receipt to results.
• Any conditions that could alter success rates (controller type, NAND damage).
If you believe the drive is truly unrecoverable, I’d expect a concise explanation and, where possible, diagnostic logs or scope images to confirm.
Current situation
• Drive: factory-installed HP SSD.
• Status: laptop shop’s basic test shows no response; they did not attempt advanced recovery.
• Prior attempts: none on my side, no software scans or previous specialist intervention.
• Importance: work documents, personal memories and records only—no corporate compliance constraints.
What I need from you
1. Professional assessment of the SSD using proper lab-grade tools (chip-off, PC-3000, or similar as required).
2. Extraction of all readable data—especially DOC/PDF files, family photos/videos, Outlook or Thunderbird mail stores, and address books.
3. Clear report of what was successfully recovered vs. unrecoverable.
4. Secure hand-off of the recovered data (encrypted download link or return drive).
I can ship the failed SSD to your location or drop it off if you are local; return shipping must preserve chain of custody.
Please outline:
• Your recovery methodology (clean-room, micro-soldering, donor parts, etc.).
• Rough timeline from receipt to results.
• Any conditions that could alter success rates (controller type, NAND damage).
If you believe the drive is truly unrecoverable, I’d expect a concise explanation and, where possible, diagnostic logs or scope images to confirm.