SSD data recovery – fast, secure & professional in san jose & bay area

any SSD, any failure

Photos, documents, videos, encrypted volumes — if they were stored on a solid-state drive, our San Jose cleanroom lab can bring them back. With 25+ years of expertise, Kotar Data Recovery provides professional SSD recovery trusted by businesses and families across the Bay Area.

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why data isn’t truly lost – even on failed SSDs

Solid-state drives can fail silently or suddenly, but your files are often still intact in the NAND memory cells.
Our advanced lab tools bypass controller damage, recover corrupted firmware, and safely extract data — even from SSDs that aren’t recognized or bootable.

devices & failure types we recover

We can recover data from any brand, model, interface, or OS:

  • All SSD types: SATA, NVMe, PCIe, M.2, U.2, ZIF

  • Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux

  • Data loss causes: accidental deletion, reformatting, corruption, malware, OS crashes, firmware bugs, hardware or electrical failure

common ssd problems we solve

  • Firmware corruption – often from shutdowns or bad updates

  • Faulty controller chip – prevents access to stored data

  • PCB damage – no power / no recognition

  • Bad sectors or unreadable cells – CRC errors, slow reads

  • Size detection errors – 0GB or wrong volume size

  • OS boot failure – drive won’t start

  • Power surge / voltage spike – circuit damage

  • Liquid or flood damage – requires clean-lab micro-soldering

  • Broken SATA/ZIF connectors – no interface access

  • Reformatted or deleted data – recoverable with lab tools

  • File system corruption – raw or unmounted volumes

  • BIOS recognition issues – drive not visible at startup

encrypted ssd recovery

We safely recover encrypted SSDs, including BitLocker, FileVault, and vendor-specific solutions. To proceed, we’ll need:

To proceed, we’ll need:

  • Password or passphrase

  • Keyfile or recovery key (if software-encrypted)

  • Hardware token or access PIN (if applicable)

All encrypted recoveries are handled in our secure San Jose lab environment.

signs of a failing ssd

  • Sudden crashes, freezes, or boot failures

  • Files that won’t open or appear corrupted

  • Slower performance or long delays in saving

  • “Read-only” mode (cannot write new files)

  • Drive not detected by OS or BIOS

If you notice these issues, stop using the SSD immediately to maximize recovery chances.

what should you do

  • Back up right away if the SSD is still accessible

  • Stop using the device at the first sign of errors

  • Avoid DIY tools — they can corrupt firmware or trigger lockouts

  • Let trained engineers safely clone and extract your data

our 3‑step recovery process

  1. Free Evaluation – We diagnose the SSD and provide a fixed quote.

  2. Sector-Level Imaging – We create a bit-for-bit clone to protect every fragment.

  3. File Reconstruction & Verification – We restore folder trees and confirm files open correctly.

how fast do you need your data back

  • STANDARD - Completed during regular business hours

  • EXPRESS - Up to 72 hours

  • 24/7 Emergency - For time-sensitive SSD failures

why choose kotar for ssd data recovery

  • No-Data, No-Fee – Pay only if we recover your files

  • Free Shipping – Secure door-to-door courier included

  • Professional Lab – ISO-class clean bench & SSD-specific tools

  • Transparent Pricing – Fixed cost after free evaluation (≈2 hrs after arrival)

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