SSD not detected
The device is absent from BIOS, Disk Management, macOS, Linux or the storage controller.
Solid-state recovery engineering
SSD & NVMe Data Recovery
Professional recovery for undetected, failed, formatted and controller-damaged solid-state storage—from consumer SATA SSDs to enterprise NVMe devices.
No writes to unstable mediaController-aware diagnosisConfidential case handling
Recognise the warning signs
When an SSD needs professional attention
Solid-state devices can fail suddenly and without mechanical warning. Incorrect testing can trigger further controller instability, NAND degradation or internal data cleanup.
Incorrect capacity or model
The SSD reports zero capacity, a controller name, an incorrect model or unstable identification.
Read-only or frozen state
The drive appears online but refuses writes, locks during access or repeatedly becomes unresponsive.
Sudden failure after power loss
The SSD stopped working after shutdown, power interruption, surge, firmware update or unsafe removal.
Deleted or formatted data
Files, partitions or volumes were deleted, formatted, re-created or lost after operating-system installation.
Severe slowdown or disconnects
Transfers stall, the drive vanishes under load or the system freezes during reads.
Solid-state expertise
SSD technologies and failure types we handle
Mind Merge works across SATA, NVMe and enterprise solid-state storage, with recovery strategies selected according to the controller, NAND, firmware, encryption and translation-layer condition.
- 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drives
- M.2 SATA and M.2 NVMe SSDs
- PCIe add-in-card and U.2 NVMe storage
- External USB and Thunderbolt SSDs
- Enterprise and datacenter solid-state drives
- SSD members from RAID, NAS and servers
Deleted, formatted and corrupted data
Lost partitions, file-system damage, accidental format and inaccessible volumes.
Device detection and initialization failure
No detection, wrong capacity, controller-only identity and unstable access.
Translation and metadata corruption
Damaged mapping structures, firmware faults and flash translation-layer failure.
Degraded or inaccessible flash memory
Read instability, ECC failure, worn cells, damaged packages and chip-level cases.
Recovery capability matrix
Coverage across common solid-state storage
Every device is assessed individually because controller support, encryption and NAND architecture can differ even within the same brand.
| Storage type | Logical | Controller | Firmware / FTL | NAND-level | Encrypted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5-inch SATA SSD | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| M.2 SATA SSD | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| M.2 NVMe SSD | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Case-based | ✓ |
| External USB SSD | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Case-based | ✓ |
| Enterprise NVMe / U.2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Case-based | ✓ |
A controlled recovery workflow
From failed SSD to verified data
Solid-state recovery focuses on stabilizing access, preserving translation data and avoiding actions that may trigger further internal changes.
Case and media assessment
We review the failure history, interface, controller family, encryption status and any previous recovery attempts.
Controller-level diagnosis
Engineers determine whether the failure is logical, firmware-related, electronic, translation-layer or NAND-level.
Safe acquisition strategy
Depending on the condition, data is acquired through the native interface, specialized controller access or chip-level methods.
Translation and reconstruction
Flash translation layers, page structures, ECC, interleaving and file systems are reconstructed where required.
Verification and secure delivery
Recovered files are checked for usability and copied to separate healthy storage after customer approval.
Protect the recovery opportunity
What not to do with a failing SSD
SSD recovery is highly sensitive to controller state, TRIM, garbage collection and encryption. Avoid actions that keep the device powered or write new data.
Power cycling can worsen an unstable controller or trigger background processes.
Cancel prompts that offer to initialize, repair or create a new volume.
New writes can overwrite recoverable data and activate TRIM.
Heavy reads and writes can accelerate failure.
Translation data, adaptives and encryption are often unique to the original device.
Some SSDs continue garbage collection and cleanup while idle.
Multi-manufacturer expertise
SSD brands and storage platforms we handle
Brand identification helps determine the likely controller, NAND and firmware architecture. The final recovery method is selected according to the exact model and failure mode.
Samsung
Western Digital
SanDisk
Kingston
Crucial
Micron
Intel
SK hynix
ADATA
CorsairSamsung • Western Digital • SanDisk • Kingston • Crucial • Micron • Intel • SK hynix • ADATA • Corsair
All trademarks and logos belong to their respective owners. They are displayed only to identify commonly handled products. Mind Merge is an independent professional data recovery company and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the manufacturers shown.
Frequently asked questions
SSD and NVMe recovery answers
Clear guidance before you submit a case.
Can data be recovered from a failed SSD?
Often yes, but success depends on the controller, NAND condition, encryption, TRIM activity and whether the device can still be accessed safely. SSD failures require a different approach from hard drives.
Does TRIM make deleted SSD data unrecoverable?
TRIM can significantly reduce recovery potential because the SSD may erase or invalidate deleted blocks internally. Recovery is still case-dependent, especially after sudden failure, limited usage or incomplete garbage collection.
Should I keep reconnecting an undetected SSD?
No. Repeated power cycling can worsen controller or NAND instability. Stop testing the device once it becomes intermittent, reports the wrong capacity or freezes the system.
Can you recover M.2 NVMe drives?
Yes. We assess M.2 NVMe devices, including controller, firmware, power and NAND-related failures. Recovery options vary greatly by controller family and encryption architecture.
Can encrypted SSDs be recovered?
Potentially, provided the required password, recovery key or system context is available and the hardware failure can be stabilized. Many modern SSDs also use internal hardware encryption, so controller condition is critical.
Will replacing the controller board fix an SSD?
Usually not. SSD controllers use firmware, adaptive data, encryption and translation information tied to the original NAND. Unplanned board or chip swaps can make recovery more difficult.
Before the condition changes further
Talk to an SSD recovery expert
Tell us the device model, symptoms, failure history and which data matters most. We will guide you toward the safest next step.