Seeking Data Recovery After Silicon Power PC60 Drive Failure

A few months ago, I encountered a frustrating situation with my Silicon Power PC60 SSD. This device, known for its reliability, suddenly failed, resulting in the potential loss of important files. While the drive is recognized by my computer when plugged in, none of the data is accessible.

In an effort to retrieve my files, I approached a local data recovery specialist. After an extensive five-month evaluation, I was informed that the issue was a “chip-level” problem and that he wouldn’t be able to recover the data. This news was disheartening, to say the least.

Now, I’m reaching out to the community for advice. Is it possible to recover data from a drive in this condition, or is it likely irretrievably lost? Additionally, I’ve come across information regarding the TRIM function in SSDs, which has me concerned about the state of my data.

If anyone has insights or similar experiences, I would greatly appreciate your guidance on whether any options remain for recovery. Thank you for your help!

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  1. I’m sorry to hear about your data loss situation with your Silicon Power PC60 SSD. When a drive is recognized but data isn’t accessible, it often indicates a hardware or firmware issue, sometimes related to chip-level failures as you mentioned.

    While data recovery from such cases can be challenging, it’s important to consider a few options:

    • Consult a professional data recovery service that specializes in SSDs and chip-level repairs. Some advanced recovery techniques, such as chip-off recovery or PCB swaps, might be viable if the hardware fault is isolated.
    • Regarding TRIM, it can make data recovery more difficult because it permanently erases data to optimize SSD performance. If TRIM was enabled before the failure, the chances of recovering deleted data decrease. However, since your drive is physically recognized, there’s still some hope, especially if the data was not overwritten.
    • Ensure that any recovery efforts are performed carefully to avoid further data loss. Avoid writing additional data to the drive.

    In cases like this, professional recovery services with cleanroom facilities and advanced tools tend to have the highest success rates. If recovery is critical, it might be worth consulting with specialized providers again, explaining the previous assessment, and exploring options like chip-off or PCB repair.

    Feel free to share more details if needed or ask further questions. Good luck!

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