Chip-Off Data Recovery

Advanced NAND flash recovery when standard methods fail

Last Resort Recovery

Chip-off recovery is used when the storage controller fails or the device is physically damaged beyond standard repair. This complex process requires specialized equipment and expertise.

Direct NAND Flash Recovery

Our certified technicians specialize in:

  • NAND chip removal and reading
  • ECC error correction
  • Flash translation layer reconstruction
  • Encrypted chip recovery
  • Bad block management
  • Data carving from raw dumps

Devices We Recover via Chip-Off

Chip-off recovery works on devices with removable NAND flash memory:

Smartphones & Tablets

  • iPhone (pre-X models)
  • Android devices
  • Damaged/broken devices
  • Water damaged phones
  • Locked/encrypted devices

Solid State Drives

  • Failed controller SSDs
  • Physically damaged SSDs
  • Encrypted enterprise SSDs
  • Non-responsive M.2 drives
  • Burnt/damaged PCBs

Flash Storage

  • USB flash drives
  • SD/microSD cards
  • CFast/CFexpress cards
  • eMMC storage chips
  • UFS storage modules

When Chip-Off is Needed

Chip-off recovery becomes necessary when the storage controller is damaged, the device won't power on, or standard data recovery methods have failed to access the data.

Our Chip-Off Recovery Process

1

NAND Chip Removal

Precision extraction of flash memory:

  • PCB desoldering under microscope
  • Low-temperature chip removal
  • Cleanroom environment
  • Chip cleaning and preparation
2

Chip Reading

Raw data extraction from NAND:

  • Specialized NAND readers
  • Multiple read passes
  • ECC error correction
  • Bad block handling
3

Data Reconstruction

Rebuilding usable data:

  • Flash translation layer analysis
  • Wear leveling reversal
  • File system repair
  • Encryption handling
4

Validation & Delivery

Ensuring data integrity:

  • File verification
  • Structure checking
  • Secure transfer
  • Recovery report

Our Chip-Off Technology

Microscopic chip removal
NAND chip reading
Cleanroom environment
Data reconstruction

Specialized Equipment

We use industry-leading tools for chip-off recovery:

  • Hot air rework stations
  • Microscopic soldering equipment
  • Advanced NAND readers
  • ECC correction software
  • Cleanroom workstations
  • Forensic-grade tools

Need Chip-Off Data Recovery?

Our certified technicians achieve 90% success rates on NAND chip recovery

Emergency Help: 020 7237 6805

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Why Choose Our Chip-Off Service?

  • Class 100 cleanroom for chip removal
  • £2M professional indemnity insurance
  • No recovery - no fee guarantee
  • Advanced ECC correction capabilities
  • All work fully confidential