A professional photography company based in Dublin contacted Belfast Data Recovery after their Lexar Play microSD card was physically damaged. The reported issues included:
- The microSD card was run over by a car, damaging the plastic casing.
- The card was not recognized by any device (camera, PC, or recovery software).
- The microSD contained a 4-day shoot for a blue-chip client, making recovery essential.
- No backup was available, and the loss of this footage could impact business reputation.
Since physical damage to microSD cards often affects the NAND chip but leaves internal data intact, a chip-off NAND extraction and forensic recovery approach was required.
Our Expertise in Lexar Play microSD Card Recovery
With 25 years of experience, Belfast Data Recovery specializes in:
✔ Recovering data from physically damaged microSD cards
✔ Chip-off NAND recovery using Acelabs PC Flash & monolithic chip readers
✔ Forensic extraction of video/photo files using advanced data reconstruction tools
Diagnosis & Recovery Process
Upon receiving the Lexar Play microSD card, our engineers conducted a detailed forensic assessment. The key findings included:
- The card’s outer plastic casing was cracked and broken.
- The gold contact points were damaged, preventing device recognition.
- The internal NAND memory chip was still intact, meaning data recovery was possible.
To successfully recover the client’s lost photography shoot, we implemented a multi-step forensic data recovery strategy:
Step 1: Chip-Off NAND Extraction & Cleaning
- Carefully removed the NAND memory chip from the damaged microSD PCB.
- Cleaned the solder points and contacts to ensure a stable data extraction process.
Step 2: Forensic Data Extraction & File Reconstruction
- Used Acelabs PC Flash and monolithic NAND readers to extract raw memory data.
- Rebuilt the file system manually to reconstruct missing video and photo files.
Step 3: Deep File Scanning & Validation
- Applied forensic video recovery tools to recover corrupted or fragmented video files.
- Validated and reassembled all high-resolution photos and video footage.
Step 4: Secure Data Transfer & Client Delivery
- Conducted final validation checks to confirm all recovered files were intact.
- Successfully transferred the restored shoot to a high-performance external SSD, formatted for professional use.
- Provided guidance on redundant storage solutions to prevent future data loss.
The Result
We successfully recovered 99.2% of the photography company’s lost footage, including:
✅ 4-day client photoshoot with all original high-resolution images
✅ High-quality video footage, including edited and raw files
✅ Metadata and project files for professional post-production
The client was able to deliver the shoot to their blue-chip client without delays, ensuring their business reputation remained intact.
Why Choose Belfast Data Recovery for Lexar Play microSD Recovery?
✅ 25 Years of Expertise – Specialists in microSD & physically damaged memory card recovery.
✅ Chip-Off & Monolithic NAND Recovery – Advanced techniques for non-detecting SD cards.
✅ Forensic Data Extraction – Rebuilding lost or corrupted photography and video files.
✅ Fast & Secure Process – Ensuring complete confidentiality and successful recovery.
If your Lexar Play microSD card is physically damaged or unreadable, contact Belfast Data Recovery today for expert memory card data recovery services!