We used PC3000 for that case. Not feasible for you to buy, unless you plan on opening a data recovery business. They are very expensive (thousands of dollars).

Weird noises indicate typically mechanical failures inside the drive. Nothing realistically for you to do without advanced knowledge and tools, sorry.

Stay away from any of the portable WD external drives, regardless of size. Never buy odd capacity drives. Seagate and Toshiba HDD based portable drives are preferable to WD.

How do you mean?

Thanks for the comments, though we don't understand their purposes in relevance to our video (this is an SSD that does not show in BIOS, per customer's notes), so not sure what to comment back. Only thing: we are not software developers, so we appreciate the level of expertise in developing software, period. However, TestDisk at best is mediocre and unsuitable for any advanced type of data recovery. And of course, useless when SSDs are "dead", though technically nothing is ever dead. It is just a foolish/inexperienced way to say something is not working. Also, not sure what "WTF are you on win" means. Elaborate?

Switching out SSDs does not lose files, so it should be fine, exactly as we are showing this in the video, right?

These models are fragile with the translator (190) going kaput often. So, I prefer going straight to PC3K to save the firmware, lock UA writing, etc and target clone critical files in DE.

Avoid portable WD external drives. Anyways, no drive is perfect. They all fail for various reasons. So data backup is the best strategy.

@@Datarecoveryguru1 thanks, i will always follow 3 2 1 rule no matter what, but i also don't want to spend several hundreds to realize they will last a few years

I am reading your comment carefully... you mentioned "damaged ssd". If it is damaged, then likely it would not be wise to use, right?! If you want data recovery, then I am not aware of any low cost adapters commercially available anywhere. There are a couple of adapters that are specifically built for data recovery purposes, but they are enormous feasible to obtain either due to cost or tool design. There are some tha tnay be available from China and maybe Russia (oe nearby Russia), but I am not confident they really work. For example, we tried the one from China and it is not working as advertised.

Hi, sorry for the confusion. The MacBook Air is damaged. Water damage to motherboard. But the SSD seems to be fine and undamaged. I was planning on taking out the SSD and then using an adapter to connect it externally to another laptop/sytem/MacBook. I only want some files off that SSD. Other idea was to put this SSD from old MacBook Air into another MacBook Air of same model. But I don’t know how that would operate upon booting up. Thank you for taking time to read my comment and respond. I appreciate it greatly.

@@Tejasesque As mentioned before, I don’t think a working affordable adapter exists. Another same model MacBook Air should work fine with a straight SSD swap.

No, never update the firmware when in need of data recovery.

Probably, though you should test the wires for shorts using a multimeter before powering on.

It is DFL, a hardware & software tool. It is about $5000. Not feasible for the average person to buy, and further learn how.to use. For home users, the best do-it-yourself software would be hddsuperclone, or ddrescue. With SSDs recoveries, the time is limited, as they degrade super fast, and potentially never be recognized again. Depending on which model you have specifically, the recovery in such condition could be very difficult or impossible. So, if the files are important, it is important to consider a specialist. Here is a list.of some around the world: www.datarecoveryprofessionals.org

@@Datarecoveryguru1 preciate it! I'll have to send it off.

You are welcome, good to hear

Contact Mind Merge Data Recovery. They are good.

Mhhh, not satisfied. Not living up to expectations.

The most popular app in the world, Tik Tok, uses a 3rd of the screen. What are you trying to accomplish with your unit? Setting up the RAID?

It means the SSD is damaged, likely degraded with bad sectors. And the more it stays powered on, the higher the probability it will turn into a firmware problem, which are VERY difficult to solve, sometimes impossible. Power off and send to a specialist (not a computer shop or a retail store like Worst Buy).

Sorry, I don't understand what you are asking. Maybe contact us directly with a photo/snapshot of component may help?!?

@@Datarecoveryguru1 can send pic … what email ? Manny Tnx

Thanks for the comment. The worst type of person is the one who has a negative attitude and cannot take accountability for their frustration and further unjustly lash out on others. How is it pointless if the average person plugs in the wrong adapter and burns the electronics on the enclosure and cannot access the data? IF, and only IF, the surge did not damage the PCBs on the drives, then buying another USB enclosure is the simplest most straight-forward solution to access the data, is it not? Since the answer is YES, then is the video not helpful, as opposed to you and many other inexperienced people, who attempt to remove the drives and struggle to figure out how to virtually rebuild the RAID0 configuration, so they can access the files?!? Again, the answer is YES.

Is that a SATA adapter?

Many ways... Ask some computer shops in your area?! Search on Ebay, Amazon, etc?! Send us an email, or message via text, whataspp, signal, or telegram with your connection and see if we have one in stock?!

In theory, it should not be a problem. Have you tested and there is a problem?

@@Datarecoveryguru1 No, I just bought it and first I'm researching all there is about setting it up properly. Only then I will put files on them (Raid 1).

Difficult to answer... Need more context. What kind of password? Windows password? HDD lock password? Bitlocker TPM encryption bsaed where password would be needed? If it is a simple Windows based password with out any other form of encryption, there are some ways. You can search online for "Windows password removal on Windows 10" or whatever Windows version you have.

Without known password, probably not, sorry. Cannot think of a way to crack it.

Sorry, not 100% sure. As you saw in the video, we are using the hardware configuration method. With hardware configuration, it looks like it is not possible to modify without losing the data from the first RAID1. However, in theory, again not 100% sure as we did not experiment with it, using the software configuration method may be possible to create an additional RAID1 with the 2nd pair of drives. Believing so, because in the software management interface, it allows to create RAID groups and it would make sense allowing such specific control of RAID configurations, per presumption in your question. It is best to probably test with dummy drives and of course, with your data backed up.

Massachusetts. See locations link on the home page at the top. Shipping to us is fine.

You have to type in whatever password you configured for own drive.

@@Datarecoveryguru1 I didn't add a password so I should be good right ??

@@moonstone8205 Well, do you get a pop up asking for a password?

@@Datarecoveryguru1 I haven't gotten far enough. I still need to download the software for windows.

As seen in the video, we use advanced tools. How exactly is it unreadable to you? Like what methods have you tried so far?

HDDs have bad sectors, too. Except in your case, it is very likely has a firmware issue, possibly mechanical, where one of the reading heads is damaged. Seek a pro (not a computer shop).

Not sure, but strange things happen all the time.

@Datarecoveryguru1 I think you are right, for some reason that brand new drive failed! I sent it back and the replacement is working like a charm. I'm left wondering though, is anything really safe? I don't think you get warnings that an ssd drive is going bad like you do with the mechanical ones.

@@Raymond_Petit Correct, most times SSDs fail without much warning.

The hard drive could be replaced/upgraded, sure. No hard drive is immune to failing. They all do. The solution is backup, ideally the 3-2-1 backup strategy is best.

To get the drive working, just need to remove the diode. Replacing is not necessary, unless the drive will be back in full production, which it won't be. But as you can imagine, we tested and there was other extensive damage that would take way too long in going the rabbit hole with testing. In a business, to keep it profitable, it is imperative to work smarter, not longer. Lastly, since that particular board is rare, it is good to have in stock for future cases. Lastly, in educational/solution content creating, it is healthy to show people alternative ways to solve a problem. For example, someone may not be able to solder, so this solution is a good option.

@@Datarecoveryguru1 I understand, but going through the path of re-flashing the bios is kind of a spooky think for me, I haven't done it yet. If I do not do it properly I could screw up the board. I feel more comfortable soldering new components. Good video, nonetheless. 😎👍

@@redangrybird7564 Thanks. Well, backing up the resources is a must first. Therefore, if something goes wrong, it can be fixed.

@@Datarecoveryguru1 I just subscribed to your channel, very good and underrated unfortunately. Take care.

I am not sure, because I haven't tried it with WDs. Check this link on QNAP's website. If you enter the parameters, maybe it can figure it out for you (or email their tech support) www.qnap.com/en-us/compatibility/?device_category=3.5%20hdd&brand=wd

Thanks - this is exactly what I need...@@Datarecoveryguru1

Hahahaaa

Need more context... if the SSD does NOT show the correct capacity, then it is the end for Do-It-Yourself. Nothing much you could do yourself, therefore you will need to send to a data recovery specialist (not a computer shop)

@@Datarecoveryguru1 i buy it in day,installed the windows 10 on it, tomorrow he asked for a windows updated,i allow, then he stucked on it more than hour, so i cutted electricity on it, now its shown as unallocated drive, and I can't allocate it, and i can't install windows on it, even with using partition programme like mini tool or AOEMI ,and now i got back to the HDD like 90s and the ssd sleeping there 😔😔😔😔,can i contact you if you can fix it ?

@@Datarecoveryguru1friend maybe you can help me out, i''m into level repair also, now it's my personal ssd. Same PNY out of nothing, stop being detected. Has sandforce SF-2281. When I plug it with external sata cable I hear beep but not shown at all. Can you help me out so I can check if it's firmware issue or controller. Many thanks friend. Grteetings from argentina

@@juangizirian9810 Not sure how to help without having the SSD in my hand and test with tools. Do you mean "beep" as in Windows recognizes a device? If so, then in Disk Management what is the name the device is shows with? And what capacity does it show with?

This is an example, but make sure your model MacBook is supported in the description. www.amazon.com/Adapter-MacBook-Replacement-Converter-Support/dp/B07924F5R6

We don't connect it to Ethernet. Ethernet is for communication and management only while the drive is good working condition, not recovery purpose. For file recovery, remove the internal drive and work directly with it.

Your english is fine. There could be additional components damaged on the board besides one diode. There could be some fuses, resistors, etc.

Yes, and most times yes. It really depends on the extent of damage.

When I was using my laptop, it stuck on desktop and was not responding so I try to press power button and it show trouble shot and then I pressed power button too long to shut down laptop, So now that happened it's not showing on manager and when I try to reinstall window through pendrive it's not showing the drive So what can I do bro help me to recover data

@@arifsaifi9943 If the drive is not showing, then there is something wrong with it. Good chance it is a hardware issue. In that case, of the files are important enough, you would need to hire a data recovery specialist (not a computer repair shop). These are some examples of data recovery specialists: www.datarecoveryprofessionals.org

Everybody's address is public information, including yours. Will you take a trip there and what? Knock on the door? Have coffee talking about SSDs?!? 😂

@@Datarecoveryguru1 No, but a business releasing any personal information of a customer is simply not professional.

Glad you like it. You are welcome.

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Does it show the correct capacity in Device Management or Disk Utility? If not, then Do-It-Yourself solutions are very limited. if it shows the correct capacity, try to get a SMART report with something like CrystalDiskInfo or similar software.

The files are there, but the card does not mount normally because the NAND Flash Chip hosting the files is degraded with bad sectors. This a form of the file system being borked due to bad sectors. In advanced data recovery, we almost never want to mount a drive on a computer. The goal is the opposite, namely to work with the device unmounted, so that the computer's operating system (e.g. Windows, MacOS, Linux, etc) does get to interfere with the damaged device. Formatting could be done with any basic utility, even natively on any computer. In your specific case concerning copying machine, they have more basic operating systems, where FAT32 is the norm. For example, if I go to printer machine with USB Flash Drive to print something, it only recognizes and mounts a FAT32 formatted device. Perhaps that Japanese utility was very easy and convenient to use to format such machines. We do not provide data recovery service for them. They recently have diversified their business offering, where they now also offer traditional data recovery service on hard drives, cards, and so on. They started a few years ago. With that in mind, we do get customers who have go them first and then look for second opinions, etc. This is just how it works, when a recovery is unsuccessful for any company. Customers sometimes search for a 2nd opinion.

@Datarecoveryguru1 As far as I know, most if not all copy machines run a *nix (Unix/Linux) operating system and probably have EXT4 drive formatting. FAT32 is just the best format for removable memory devices as it is platform agnostic and recognizable by just about every operating system out there!!! Thanks Again for your unique and informative videos!!!

@@fookingsog That makes a lot of sense, as Linux is very customizable. Thank you. And you are welcome.

Not sure if the SSD can be repaired, as I don't have it in my hands to test it properly, but tyoically it cannot be reoaired. The generalized recovery process is: clone data to another drive, then scan and recover files to another drive.

PC3000, but the software does not matter in this case. Can read the log in other ways. Either way, the problem is hardware if your drive fails to spin the motor.

@@Datarecoveryguru1 thank you

Sounds like it has failed. Send for RMA if possible.