Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD Data Recovery

SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD stopped working data recovery service. This SSD is a cheap low quality ssd known to have a high failure rate. We can recover files from all types of problems from this model sandisk. Storage capacities range from 250GB to 4TB. Inside the external SSD casing, you'll find an M.2 key SSD seamlessly connected to a USB-C adapter, ensuring user-friendly accessibility. The SSD model is the Sandisk 60523 with a generous storage capacity of 512GB and a part number of 5490582375126.

SanDisk SSD Problems & Data Recovery Solutions

• Physical damage: SSD dropped or exposed to harsh environments, resulting in case, connector, or internal component damage.
• Water or moisture damage: Exposure to liquids causing corrosion or short circuits in the drive’s components.
• Connector issues: Worn or broken USB-C connectors leading to data transfer failures.
• PCB (Printed Circuit Board) failure: Damage to internal electronics preventing proper operation or communication.
• Controller failure: SSD controller malfunction, resulting in unreadable or inaccessible data.
• Firmware corruption: Corrupt firmware causing the drive to be unrecognized or malfunctioning.
• NAND flash degradation: Data loss due to wear on memory cells after extensive use.
• Power surges: Electrical surges or improper voltage causing permanent damage to the internal circuits.
• File system corruption: Logical corruption making the SSD appear unformatted or inaccessible.
• Overheating: Thermal issues causing the SSD to malfunction or throttle, leading to data loss.
• Data encryption problems: Corruption of encryption software or keys preventing access to data.
• Software errors: Drive not being recognized by operating systems due to compatibility or driver issues.

A client of Zero Alpha Data Recovery came into our service with a Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD that was unresponsive in our system. They required data such as work files, documents and photos. After an assessment at Zero Alpha Data Recovery, our engineers took apart the external casing of the portable SSD to analyse the internal componets for any damage such as burn marks or ill fitted chips.

When no damage could be identified, the expertise of our engineers could distinguish the type of SSD and fit it with a specialised adaptor to be able to read the contents of the damaged SSD. Once connected to our systems, technical applications were used to counter the software issues inside the SSD and create a image to be able to save the data that was still existing inside the device.

Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD Data Recovery Caselog

03Nov23: This sandisk ssd did not detect via usbc or m.2 pci.

Controller: SanDisk 20-82-10023-A1. This controller is encrypted and chip off will not work.

PMIC: 90430VM330. Typically used by WD

DRAM: Does not use.

NAND: SanDisk 60523 512G

Sandisk are the makers of cheap low quality solid state drives which makes them a popular choice for consumers. So what happens when SanDisk SSD devices fail? Well you are at a huge risk of losing all your data! Customers bring me these faulty unresponsive SSDs because its my job to BRING THEM BACK FROM THE DEAD!

00:00 SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD USB-C
00:07 How to open a SanDisk Portable SSD
00:48 SanDisk 20-82-10023-A1 CPU Main controller chip
01:42 Not detecting basic tests
02:50 PMIC power management chip (90430VM330)
21:41 Removing the power management integrated circuit
29:28 New chip solution
35:50 The omg plug it in moment
37:00 Outro, explaining the data recovery process

Sandisk 90430VM330 0 amp Problem

21NOV23: Another 500gb SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD in for service. Model number is SDSSDE61-500G with 0 amp problem. Be very careful when removing these SSD from the enclosure as the double sided tape is very strong and you risk damage if you don't take your time to carefully remove it.

Please be aware that the top left capacitors and inductor will test short to ground when the device is off or the pmic is removed. This is normal.

Accidently formatted Sandisk SSD Extreme Pro 4TB

11Jun24: This customer accidently formatted their SSD extreme pro 4tb sandisk. We were able to recover all the photos, videos back.

SDSSDE61-500G Not Detected Data Recovery Caselog

22Oct24: We recover data from a 500gb version. Customer reports that they Plug in computer detects a drive however no bootable media found unable to see a drive in my computer. The SSD has a damaged power management chip that we replace to successfully recover all the files including documents and photos.