Common reasons for SSD failures and data loss:
Solid State Storage devices are manufactured with one of three types of NAND flash memory:
MLC and TLC memory has more density, and therefore is less expensive, but is more prone to errors and also has fewer/erase cycles.
The durability of a SSD is measured in its write/erase cycles, or the number of times a block can be erased and re-written to before the block fails. A technique called wear leveling dynamically maps logical blocks to physical blocks, to prevent premature failure of any block from too many write/erase cycles. This, along with multi-channel flash microcontroller technology, adds to the durability of a solid state drive. But block failure is also one of the key reason for solid state drive data loss.
When a block can no longer retain data, or when data errors cannot be correct by the solid state drive’s error correction algorithm, the drive’s controller merely ” select” another block. But when all spare block are used, your solid state drive will fail and you’ll need SSD recovery services to recover your data.
How long it will take?
This will depend on what the problem is and how the device responds to any temporary repairs or chip-off procedure if required.
On average our Standard service jobs take 3-5 weeks, Priority takes 1-2 week and Emergency can be done in as little as 3-4 days. There are many variables, but this typical estimate.
Level 1: Logical Recovery
- Basic backup service
- File system corruption
- Deleted file / Re-formatted
- Interference requiring adapter
- MBR corruptions
- Priority Services are Available
Level 2: Firmware Level Recovery
- Firmware damage caused by liquid
- Firmware damage caused by power surge
- Faulty Circuit Component
- Bad Sectors/Read Errors
- Broken SATA and/or Power Connector
- Additional cost for donor parts, if needed
- Priority Services are Available
Level 3: Chip-Off Recovery
- Chip-off recovery method
- Damaged controller chip
- Controller & Memory Chip Reballing
- Dead Memory Bank Chips
- Severe Fire or Liquid Damage
- Additional Cost for Donor Parts
- Priority Services are Available