How to recover lost data from broken USB flash drive

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How to recover lost data from broken USB flash drive For data recovery call: 1.855.366.4232 Or visit: http://www.hddrecovery.ca/contact-us/ USB flash drives have become the go-to for backing up and transferring data. They're small, portable and compatible with almost any computer. While they might seem invincible, they do break and wear out. When this happens, all the important data you have stored on it is not recognized anymore. This doesn't mean your data is gone for good. Data recovery is possible on a broken flash drive. In many cases, the problem is just a damaged connector. From poor design to regular wear and tear, damaged connectors are fairly common. With the right tools and knowledge, you can repair the broken USB connector and recover your lost data. The Recovery Process Before you start, ensure you have a clean area to work and plenty of light. The first step is to gently pry the plastic casing apart to reveal the connector. You should quickly be able to tell if the connectors are damaged. If they are lose, crooked, disconnected or bent, the connectors need to be repaired. The connectors allow the device to be read by a computer. Use a small knife to pry the plastic enclosure at the seam and remove the printed circuit board. Once removed, use the edge of a knife to scrape away the coating on the board to expose the copper underneath. Only a small amount needs to be exposed in order to add new connectors. Add a small bit of solder to the exposed areas. Add solder to the new connector pins or the old ones if you're able to reuse them. Connect a short wire (the shorter the better as it makes it easier to solder on to the board) to each connector pin. The next step is to attach the wires to the board. Start with the two outside wires and align them with the two outside copper areas. Solder the wires in place. Cut the excess wire off to avoid any shorts. Once the outer wires are connected, attach the two inner wires the same way. For best results, use tweezers to hold the wires in place while your solder them. Once again, cut any extra wire off. Recover Data Instead of connecting the USB flash drive to a computer, use a USB extension cable. This makes it easier on the new connections. If the connectors work correctly, you'll see the LED light on the USB board blink once it's connected to a computer. Copy all data from the drive onto your computer. If you use HDD Recovery Services, we'll upload the data to our servers for you to download at your convenience. We'll Handle The Work For You If you're not comfortable doing the recovery yourself or if you attempted it and the USB flash drive still doesn't work, contact HDD Recovery Services by clicking the lower right corner of the screen in our video. Our experienced data recovery technicians will repair the connector in our main lab in Ottawa, ON.

Comments

  1. Not very big experience for worker...
  2. How much would you charge for a similar recovery?
  3. MUY MALO ESTE TECNICO PODRIA SALVAR LA USB DE UNA MANERA MAS FACIL Y CON MAS ETICA
  4. Fascinating, thank you.
  5. the head of my flash drive came off can you fix that it has data on it that i need
  6. Thanks for sharing you expertise. I think I might be able to do this! Gonna give it a try anyway!
  7. How much does this cost to recover the files?
  8. um I need help I was playing my Xbox 360 when it fell the Xbox is fine but when it fell the USB was in it then it bent a little bit I took the cover of and had a naked USB I plugged it in and it said the USB was unformatted
  9. My micro so card that is used in my usb snapped clean in half could you fix that
  10. Can you open a lexar flash drive?
  11. This sounds like a great service. I will send my thumb drives and Hard drive to this service!
  12. Can you fix usb that have been damaged by water? My younger sibling wet it and now it won't respond. I use this for xbox
  13. can you fix my fucking flash drive the people do't no how to fix it
  14. What kind of flux do you use in this application?
  15. The metal part of my USB had completely snapped off and I'm not sure how to fix it or if it can even be fix or if all m files are still saved on it. I had it for about three years now and it's been broken for 5 months.
  16. My USB isnt being recognized, it is a bit bent and when i plug it in and move it a little, my computer makes the plugged in sound but nothing shows up on the This PC part
  17. What wire do you use?
  18. I wanted ask - In every service based business, the price is factored by different points. The market price, the learning curve, experience of the service provider, time needed to perform the service, purchased materials to perform a service (one time purchase for multiple services (tools, hardware, software...) and\or one time purchase for specific service...) and more. I understand that each restoration service will vary in time but can you say how long an average hardware fix (swapping heads, soldering leads, etc...) takes? I'm not talking about the final stages of image software that copies data because that can be set to run and left while you work on something else. I'm talking about parts of the service that require you to physically work. Thank you.