Losing valuable data from digital storage devices is a common issue for technology users. Important files like family photos, work documents, and educational materials are often stored on devices such as flash drives or HDDs. When data is lost, many users turn to recovery software, but restoring data from a MicroSD card using such tools often fails. This approach can even lead to the data being overwritten, making recovery impossible.
To ensure effective recovery, it’s always best to consult professionals. At PITS Global Data Recovery Services, our team of highly experienced engineers can recover data quickly and efficiently. Working in our ISO Certified Class 10 Cleanroom, we ensure no dust particles interfere with sensitive devices during the recovery process.
Case: SanDisk Ultra Plus MicroSD Card Failure
Recently, our data recovery team received a SanDisk Ultra Plus MicroSD card for evaluation. The customer was unable to access their photos from a recent family trip and, after researching, entrusted us with their media storage.
Upon inspecting the card, our technicians discovered that the PC ports the customer had used caused the memory card to fail. A small voltage surge had damaged the connectors of the MicroSD card.
Recovery Process
The first step in recovering data from the damaged card involved reading the dumps from the memory chip. Our engineers began by mechanically removing the protective layer covering the tracks and pads of the monolith.
Once the data bus, chip-enable, and other essential connections were exposed, our engineers applied the pin-out repair method to start the recovery process.
Pin-out Repair for SanDisk MicroSD Cards
The pin-out method involves referencing the pins that connect the device’s electrical components. Each pin is defined based on its function, such as input/output requirements or signal transmission.
To begin, our technician carefully removed the protective varnish from the monolithic memory card and cleaned the storage device using an ultrasonic cleaner to ensure no debris would interfere with the recovery.
Next, our technician connected each pin to the appropriate circuit on the board, ensuring that every connection was aligned correctly. Improper connections could lead to further damage or failure of the memory card.
Using the contact output schemes from our database, the MicroSD card was successfully connected to the circuit board under a microscope, allowing us to proceed with recovering the corrupted file system.
Recovering a RAW File System
In this case, the customer’s file system was detected as RAW, a label often indicating structural issues or corruption. A RAW file system prevents the device from responding to the operating system’s requests.
To recover the data, our engineer used specialized commands to access and restore the files. The physical failure had caused the memory card to malfunction, but the recovery process revealed the photos in the desired format, confirming a successful recovery.
To ensure full recovery, our technician supplemented the process by running additional scans, which allowed us to retrieve all of the customer’s files.
Final Results
All of the customer’s files were successfully recovered and transferred to a new storage device. After reviewing the results, the client approved the recovery. As per our security protocols, we securely destroyed the client’s data from our servers once the case was closed.
Conclusion
To ensure the best chances of recovering lost data, avoid attempting to fix the problem yourself. Professional data recovery services are equipped with specialized software and hardware that most users don’t have access to.
At PITS Global Data Recovery Services, we use cutting-edge technology and techniques to maximize the efficiency of data recovery. We also offer expedited evaluations and emergency data recovery services to help clients access their files as quickly as possible. Our engineers begin the data recovery process immediately after receiving the storage device, ensuring minimal downtime for our clients.
If you need data recovery from a failed MicroSD card, contact PITS Global Data Recovery Services today for a fast and professional solution.
