A client contacted Belfast Data Recovery after experiencing critical data loss on their Lenovo Yoga laptop due to an NVMe SSD failure. The reported issues included:
- The SanDisk NVMe SSD was no longer detected in the Lenovo Yoga laptop.
- The drive was removed and tested in an external caddy, but still did not connect.
- SanDisk offered a replacement drive under warranty but could not provide data recovery services.
- The drive contained personal documents, business files, and multimedia data.
- The client had no backup, making data recovery a priority.
Since NVMe SSDs can fail due to firmware corruption, NAND chip degradation, or controller failure, a forensic chip-level data recovery approach was required.
Our Expertise in Lenovo Yoga NVMe SSD Recovery
With 25 years of experience, Belfast Data Recovery specialises in:
✔ Recovering data from NVMe SSDs that are not detected by BIOS or operating systems
✔ Chip-off and NAND-level recovery techniques for SSD firmware failures
✔ Forensic data recovery using Acelabs PC3000, Acelabs PC Flash, RapidSpar, DFL-SRP, and Atola Insight Forensic tools
Diagnosis & Recovery Process
Upon receiving the SanDisk NVMe SSD, our engineers conducted a detailed forensic assessment. The key findings included:
- The SSD was not recognised in any system, indicating firmware corruption or controller failure.
- The NAND memory chips were intact, meaning data recovery was still possible.
- The SSD remained in a locked “safe mode”, preventing normal data access.
To successfully recover the client’s lost files, we implemented a multi-step forensic NVMe SSD recovery strategy:
Step 1: Firmware Repair & Controller Reset
- Used Acelabs PC3000 SSD Edition to analyse and repair SSD firmware.
- Reset the controller’s locked state to attempt direct access to stored data.
Step 2: NAND Chip-Off Recovery
- If firmware repair failed, we planned to remove and read the NAND memory chips manually.
- Used Acelabs PC Flash and Memory Chip Readers to extract raw data directly from NAND modules.
Step 3: File System Repair & Data Extraction
- Repaired damaged NTFS/APFS file system structures to restore missing directories.
- Extracted and validated all personal, business, and multimedia files.
Step 4: Data Integrity Check & Secure Transfer
- Conducted final validation checks to confirm all recovered files were intact.
- Successfully transferred the restored data to a new high-performance external SSD, formatted for client use.
The Result
We successfully recovered 99.4% of the client’s lost files, including:
✅ Personal and business documents, spreadsheets, and reports
✅ Multimedia files, photos, and videos
✅ Software configurations, project data, and archived emails
The client was able to fully restore their essential files, preventing a major data loss crisis.
Why Choose Belfast Data Recovery for Lenovo Yoga NVMe SSD Recovery?
✅ 25 Years of Expertise – Specialists in NVMe SSD failures and chip-level data extraction.
✅ Advanced SSD Firmware & NAND Recovery – Using Acelabs PC3000, PC Flash, RapidSpar, and Atola Insight.
✅ Forensic-Level Data Extraction – Recovering files even from locked or non-functional SSDs.
✅ Fast & Secure Process – Ensuring complete confidentiality and successful recovery.
If your NVMe SSD is not being recognised or has suffered firmware failure, contact Belfast Data Recovery today for expert SSD data recovery services!