A university student in Belfast contacted Belfast Data Recovery after their Samsung EVO SSD failed to be recognized on boot. The reported issues included:
- The SSD was not detected in BIOS when connected internally to the laptop.
- When placed into a USB caddy, the computer recognised a connected device, but no files or partitions were visible.
- The SSD contained critical coursework and research for an end-of-year assessment.
- No backup was available, making data recovery essential for academic success.
Since SSD failures can be caused by firmware corruption, NAND degradation, or logical partition damage, a forensic SSD recovery approach was required.
Our Expertise in Samsung EVO SSD Data Recovery
With 25 years of experience, Belfast Data Recovery specialises in:
✔ Recovering data from unrecognised and partially detected SSDs
✔ Chip-off and monolithic NAND recovery using Acelabs PC Flash and forensic tools
✔ Advanced SSD repair using Acelabs PC3000, DeepSpar, RapidSpar, and Atola Insight Forensic
Diagnosis & Recovery Process
Upon receiving the Samsung EVO SSD, our engineers conducted a detailed forensic assessment. The key findings included:
- The SSD’s controller was partially functional, allowing device recognition but blocking access to data.
- The firmware appeared corrupted, preventing proper communication with the file system.
- The NAND flash chips were intact, meaning data recovery was still possible.
To successfully recover the student’s coursework and research data, we implemented a multi-step forensic SSD recovery strategy:
Step 1: Firmware Repair & Data Access Restoration
- Used Acelabs PC3000 SSD Edition to access and repair firmware corruption.
- Repaired the SSD controller’s internal translation tables, allowing data access.
Step 2: Drive Cloning & Data Preservation
- Used DeepSpar Disk Imager to create a sector-by-sector forensic clone of the SSD.
- Applied adaptive read techniques to recover data from degraded NAND cells.
Step 3: File System Repair & Data Extraction
- Repaired damaged NTFS file system structures to restore missing directories.
- Extracted and validated all coursework, assignments, and research files.
Step 4: Secure Data Transfer & Prevention Recommendations
- Conducted final validation checks to confirm all recovered files were intact.
- Successfully transferred the restored data to a secure external SSD, formatted for university use.
- Provided guidance on SSD health monitoring & backup solutions to prevent future failures.
The Result
We successfully recovered 98.6% of the student’s lost academic data, including:
✅ End-of-year assessment documents and coursework
✅ Research papers, study notes, and thesis materials
✅ Archived emails, PDFs, and project files
The student was able to submit their assessment on time, avoiding academic penalties.
Why Choose Belfast Data Recovery for Samsung EVO SSD Recovery?
✅ 25 Years of Expertise – Specialists in SSD failure & NAND flash recovery.
✅ Firmware & Controller Repair – Fixing unrecognized SSDs and logical failures.
✅ Affordable Student Recovery Solutions – Cost-effective options for academic users.
✅ Fast & Secure Process – Ensuring complete confidentiality and successful recovery.
If your Samsung EVO SSD is not recognized or is inaccessible, contact Belfast Data Recovery today for expert SSD data recovery services!