Acer Laptop Recovery

Case Study: Acer Laptop M.2 SSD Hard Drive Recovery – Completely Dead

The Problem

A client contacted Birmingham Data Recovery after their Acer laptop failed to power on, preventing access to critical data. The key issues included:

  • The Acer laptop showed no power or response, indicating a possible SSD failure.
  • A local computer repair shop diagnosed a hard drive failure and advised professional data recovery.
  • The laptop contained important work documents, personal files, and irreplaceable data, making recovery essential.
  • No backup was available, meaning all data was at risk of permanent loss.

Since M.2 SSD failures can be caused by firmware corruption, NAND degradation, or power issues, a forensic-level recovery approach was required.

Our Expertise in Acer Laptop & M.2 SSD Data Recovery

With 25 years of experience, Birmingham Data Recovery specializes in:
Recovering data from non-responsive and completely dead M.2 SSDs
Chip-off NAND recovery and advanced forensic extraction techniques
Rebuilding corrupted file systems to restore lost data

Diagnosis & Recovery Process

Upon receiving the Acer laptop and M.2 SSD, our engineers conducted a detailed forensic assessment. The key findings included:

  • The M.2 SSD was not recognised, confirming a severe failure.
  • The drive suffered from firmware corruption, preventing the system from detecting it.
  • No visible physical damage, meaning the NAND memory chips were likely still intact.

To successfully recover the client’s lost data, we implemented a multi-step forensic SSD recovery strategy:

Step 1: SSD Removal & Direct NAND Chip Access

  • Removed the M.2 SSD from the laptop for external forensic analysis.
  • Used advanced SSD diagnostic tools to bypass the failed firmware and attempt direct data extraction.

Step 2: Chip-Off NAND Data Recovery

  • When firmware repair failed, we used a chip-off technique to extract raw data from the NAND memory chips.
  • Reconstructed file structures and metadata to recover lost documents, photos, and files.

Step 3: File System Reconstruction & Data Extraction

  • Rebuilt the APFS/NTFS file system, ensuring accessibility to the recovered data.
  • Verified recovered files to confirm completeness and integrity.

Step 4: Data Integrity Check & Secure Transfer

  • Conducted final validation checks to ensure all files were intact and usable.
  • Successfully transferred the recovered data to a secure external SSD for the client.

The Result

We successfully recovered 99.5% of the client’s data, including:
Work documents, business files, and spreadsheets
Personal photos, videos, and multimedia files
Archived emails, software configurations, and critical data

The client was able to resume work immediately, ensuring no permanent data loss.

Why Choose Birmingham Data Recovery for Acer Laptop SSD Recovery?

25 Years of Expertise – Specialists in M.2 SSD recovery and forensic data extraction.
Advanced NAND Chip-Off Recovery – Extracting data from completely dead SSDs.
Forensic File System Reconstruction – Restoring lost data from firmware-damaged drives.
Fast & Secure Process – Protecting sensitive business and personal data.

If your Acer laptop’s M.2 SSD has failed, is completely unresponsive, or is not detected, contact Birmingham Data Recovery today for professional assistance!