MacBook SSD Hard Drive Data Recovery

Case Study: MacBook SSD Hard Drive Data Recovery – Completely Dead (No Power or Response)

The Problem

A client contacted Birmingham Data Recovery after their MacBook stopped powering on. The key issues included:

  • The MacBook showed no power or response, meaning it was completely unusable.
  • The client took the device to the Apple Store, where they diagnosed a hard drive failure and advised taking it to a professional data recovery company.
  • The MacBook contained important business documents, personal photos, and critical work files, making data recovery urgent.
  • No backup was available, so the client risked losing all their data permanently.

Since MacBooks use soldered SSDs or proprietary SSD models, a specialised forensic SSD recovery approach was required.

Our Expertise in MacBook SSD Hard Drive Recovery

With 25 years of experience, Birmingham Data Recovery specializes in:
✔ Recovering data from completely dead MacBooks & non-responsive SSDs
✔ Chip-off NAND recovery for soldered SSD models
✔ Forensic-level macOS file system reconstruction (APFS, HFS+)

Diagnosis & Recovery Process

Upon receiving the MacBook, our engineers conducted a detailed forensic evaluation. The key findings included:

  • The logic board was functional, but the SSD was not detected, confirming SSD failure.
  • The SSD was either soldered to the motherboard (newer MacBooks) or a proprietary Apple SSD (older models), requiring advanced recovery techniques.
  • All client data was still stored on the NAND memory chips, but a direct read was necessary.

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

Step 1: SSD Removal & Chip-Off Data Extraction

  • If the SSD was removable, we extracted the drive and connected it to a custom-built forensic SSD reader.
  • We performed a NAND chip-off recovery, carefully removing the storage chips for direct data extraction.

Step 2: APFS/HFS+ File System Reconstruction

  • Used proprietary recovery tools to rebuild the MacBook’s damaged file system.
  • Extracted and reconstructed business documents, work files, and personal data.

Step 3: Data Integrity Check & Secure Transfer

  • Conducted final validation checks to confirm that all files were intact.
  • Successfully transferred the recovered data to a new external SSD for the client.

The Result

We successfully recovered 100% of the client’s lost files, including:
✅ Business documents, spreadsheets, and reports
✅ Personal photos, videos, and emails
✅ Application data, archived files, and creative projects

The client was able to retrieve all their critical files, avoiding complete data loss.

Why Choose Birmingham Data Recovery for MacBook SSD Recovery?

✅ 25 Years of Expertise – Specialists in MacBook SSD failure recovery.
✅ Chip-Off & NAND Recovery – Extracting data from completely dead SSDs.
✅ Forensic macOS Data Extraction – Rebuilding APFS & HFS+ file systems.
✅ Fast & Secure Process – Ensuring 100% data confidentiality and successful recovery.

If your MacBook SSD has failed and is completely unresponsive, contact Birmingham Data Recovery today for professional assistance!

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