SSD is dead how do I recover the data ?

Marc_Gforce · May 31, 2019

My macbook pro 13" late 2013 SSD is dead. And I need to recover the data. Pls help.

Levent · May 31, 2019

if you cant even access the drive, just send it in for professional repair.

Master Disaster · May 31, 2019

6 minutes ago, Marc_Gforce said:

My macbook pro 13" late 2013 SSD is dead. And I need to recover the data. Pls help.

Normally if the controller detects a flash error or the write cycles are used the controller sets the drive to read only mode so you can recover your data. The fact it's dead entirely means it's probably the controller that's failed and chances are your data is fine.

If you're confident with a soldering iron (technically it would be BGA soldering) you could buy an identical known working drive and swap the controller over however I'd strongly suggest you take the above advice and send it to a professional.

TheKDub · May 31, 2019

Have you tried it in another computer to make sure it's the drive?

If so, and it's still not working, you're going to need a professional to repair it, assuming the issue is something that can be repaired without complete data loss.

Always backup your data on a separate storage device.