A client contacted Belfast Data Recovery after their Asus laptop failed to boot, leaving their data inaccessible. The reported issues included:
- The SSD was not detected in BIOS or Windows.
- Asus support diagnosed the issue as SSD failure and NAND chip degradation, meaning the storage cells had worn out.
- The laptop contained important personal and business files that needed recovery.
- No backup was available, making professional SSD data recovery essential.
Since NAND chip degradation leads to data corruption or unreadable sectors, a chip-off NAND extraction and forensic recovery approach was required.
Our Expertise in Asus Laptop SSD Recovery
With 25 years of experience, Belfast Data Recovery specialises in:
✔ Recovering data from failed SSDs and degraded NAND flash chips
✔ Chip-off and monolithic NAND recovery using Acelabs PC Flash and other forensic tools
✔ Advanced SSD repair using Acelabs PC3000, DeepSpar, and Atola Insight Forensic
Diagnosis & Recovery Process
Upon receiving the Asus laptop SSD, our engineers conducted a detailed forensic assessment. The key findings included:
- The SSD controller had failed, preventing normal access.
- NAND chip degradation caused data retention issues, making some sectors unreadable.
- The SSD firmware was corrupt, preventing standard software-based recovery.
To successfully recover the client’s lost files, we implemented a multi-step forensic SSD recovery strategy:
Step 1: SSD Cloning & Data Preservation
- Used Acelabs PC3000 SSD & DeepSpar Disk Imager to create a sector-by-sector forensic clone of the SSD.
- Applied adaptive read techniques to extract maximum data from degraded NAND cells.
Step 2: Chip-Off NAND Recovery (If Required)
- Carefully removed the NAND chips from the SSD circuit board using micro-soldering techniques.
- Used Acelabs PC Flash & monolithic NAND readers to extract raw data directly from the memory chips.
Step 3: File System Repair & Data Extraction
- Repaired corrupted APFS/NTFS file system structures to restore missing directories.
- Extracted and validated all personal and business-critical files.
Step 4: Secure Data Transfer & Future Protection
- Conducted final validation checks to confirm all recovered files were intact.
- Successfully transferred the restored data to a secure external SSD, formatted for client use.
- Provided guidance on SSD health monitoring & backup solutions to prevent future failures.
The Result
We successfully recovered 97.8% of the client’s lost data, including:
✅ Personal documents, photos, and videos
✅ Business files, invoices, and spreadsheets
✅ Archived emails, project files, and software configurations
The client was able to retrieve their important data and transfer it to a new SSD, ensuring no permanent loss.
Why Choose Belfast Data Recovery for Asus Laptop SSD Recovery?
✅ 25 Years of Expertise – Specialists in SSD failure & NAND flash recovery.
✅ Chip-Off & Monolithic NAND Recovery – Advanced techniques for degraded SSDs.
✅ Forensic Data Extraction – Recovering files even from failing storage cells.
✅ Fast & Secure Process – Ensuring complete confidentiality and successful recovery.
If your Asus laptop SSD has failed or is not detected, contact Belfast Data Recovery today for expert SSD data recovery services!