SSD & NVMe Specialists · $49 Diagnostic

SSD Data Recovery Montreal
NVMe, M.2, SATA — $49 Diagnostic

Samsung 990 Pro, WD Black SN850X, Crucial T700, SK Hynix P41 — when your SSD disappears or data vanishes, IT Cares recovers it. Firmware rescue, controller bypass, chip-level NAND extraction. No-data-no-pay guarantee.

1 (888) 711-9428 Book Evaluation
No-data-no-pay $49 diagnostic All NVMe brands Bilingual FR/EN
IT Cares SSD NVMe M.2 data recovery Montreal workshop inspection
$49
3–5 business days
Standard Diagnostic
Book Now
POPULAR
$99.99
Express <24h
Express Diagnostic
Book Now
Quick Answer

IT Cares recovers data from all SSD types in Montreal — SATA 2.5″, NVMe M.2 (PCIe Gen 3/4/5), external SSDs, and enterprise drives. SSD diagnostic is $49. Logical recovery is $349, firmware/controller recovery is $799, chip-level NAND extraction is $1,499. No-data-no-pay guarantee. Samsung 990, WD Black, Crucial, Kingston, SK Hynix all supported. Call 1 (888) 711-9428 or book at Rue Richmond, Montreal H3J 0C4.

SSD failure requires different handling than HDD

Unlike HDDs, an SSD may appear to work fine until it suddenly stops responding entirely. If your SSD shows 0 bytes, enters a locked state, or disappears from BIOS after a firmware update or power outage — power off the system and call us before any further boot attempts. Repeated access attempts on a failing SSD controller can brick the drive permanently.

What Makes SSD Recovery Different from HDD Recovery

Solid-state drives fail differently — require different tools and approaches

Hard drives fail mechanically — read heads crash, motors seize, PCBs burn. SSDs fail electronically and at the firmware level. The NAND flash chips themselves are extremely reliable, but the controller firmware, wear-leveling tables, and translation layer (FTL) are fragile. A power outage during a write, a failed firmware update, or simply a controller chip that overheats can render an SSD completely undetectable — even though all your data is physically intact on the NAND chips.

IT Cares uses specialized SSD recovery tools that communicate directly with the NAND flash at the chip level, bypassing the failed controller entirely. For firmware-locked drives (the most common SSD failure), we access the drive through JTAG or UART debug interfaces to reset the firmware state and extract the mapping tables needed to reconstruct your data. For drives where the controller chip itself has failed, we perform direct chip reading using donor-chip extraction.

SSD & NVMe Brands We Recover

All major consumer and enterprise solid-state drives

Samsung 870/870 EVO/QVOSATA 2.5″
Samsung 970/980/990 ProNVMe M.2 PCIe Gen 4
WD Blue/Red SSDSATA 2.5″
WD Black SN750/SN850XNVMe M.2 PCIe Gen 4/5
Crucial MX500/BX500SATA 2.5″
Crucial T500/T700NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen 5
Kingston A400/KC600SATA 2.5″
Kingston Fury RenegadeNVMe M.2 PCIe Gen 4
SK Hynix Gold S31SATA 2.5″
SK Hynix Platinum P41NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen 4
Seagate BarraCuda SSDSATA 2.5″
Seagate FireCuda 530NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen 4
Sabrent Rocket 4 PlusNVMe M.2 PCIe Gen 4
Samsung T7 / T7 ShieldExternal SSD USB-C
SanDisk Extreme ProExternal SSD USB-C
Apple MacBook SSDT2, Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3

Common SSD Failure Scenarios

Every type of SSD failure we handle

SSD shows 0 bytes / not detected in BIOS
Firmware-locked state (busy loop)
Controller chip failure or overheating
Sudden power loss during write operation
Accidental deletion / format on SSD
Corrupted partition table (MBR/GPT)
Failed firmware update
Worn-out NAND / end of write cycles
Liquid damage to M.2 or SATA SSD
Physical damage / broken M.2 connector
Malware / ransomware encryption
macOS / APFS SSD corruption
BitLocker encrypted SSD failure
NVMe controller / PCIe bridge failure

SSD Recovery Pricing — 4 Tiers

Fixed quotes, no surprises. No-data-no-pay at every tier.

Tier Price (CAD) SSD Scenario Timeline
Diagnostic $49 Complete SSD assessment, failure classification, firm quote 24–48h
Logical Recovery $349 Deleted files, accidental format, corrupted partition — SSD detected by OS 24–72h
Firmware / Controller MOST COMMON $799 0 bytes / not detected, firmware-locked, failed update, power-loss corruption 3–10 days
Chip-Level (NAND) $1,499 Controller chip physically dead, NAND chip reading, soldering required 10–21 days

No-data-no-pay: if we recover nothing, you pay only the $49 diagnostic.

Why Choose IT Cares for SSD Recovery

Specialized SSD Tools

Professional-grade SSD recovery software and JTAG/UART adapters for direct firmware access — tools used by data recovery labs worldwide.

No-Data-No-Pay

If we cannot recover your files, you pay only the $49 diagnostic. We verify recovered files with you before charging the recovery fee.

Fast Turnaround

Logical SSD recovery typically 24–48h. Firmware recovery 3–7 days. Express <24h for $99.99 when urgency is critical.

Since 2014

IT Cares has been recovering data in Montreal since 2014. Founded by Samad Mokrini. 800+ successful recoveries. Bilingual FR/EN team.

The SSD Recovery Process — 5 Steps

1

Power Off

Stop all activity on the SSD. Do not boot from it or run background processes.

2

Call IT Cares

Describe what happened to 1 (888) 711-9428. We advise on safe removal and transport.

3

$49 Diagnostic

Drop off at Rue Richmond, Montreal H3J 0C4. Assessment in 24–48h with failure classification.

4

Approve Quote

Written fixed-price quote $349–$1,499 before any work. You decide whether to proceed.

5

Receive Data

Files delivered on a new drive or secure cloud. You verify before final payment.

Frequently Asked Questions — SSD Recovery Montreal

What does data recovery cost?
SSD diagnostic is $49. Logical recovery (deleted files, accidental format on a detected SSD) is $349. Firmware or controller recovery (0 bytes, firmware-locked, power-loss brick) is $799. Chip-level NAND extraction is $1,499. No-data-no-pay: if we recover nothing, you only pay the $49 diagnostic.
How much does iPhone data recovery cost?
iPhone data recovery starts with a $49 diagnostic. Logical recovery (corrupted iOS, failed update, accidental deletion) is $349. Physical chip-level recovery (broken screen with logic board damage, water damage) is $799. No-data-no-pay applies. See our iPhone recovery page for full details.
Can I recover SSD data for free?
For recently deleted files on a healthy, detected SSD, free tools like Recuva or PhotoRec may work — but only if the SSD is not using aggressive TRIM and you act immediately. For any firmware, controller, or 0-byte failure, do NOT use DIY tools — you risk permanently bricking the drive. Our $49 diagnostic tells you your options before you commit.
Can you recover data from a Samsung 990 Pro or WD Black SN850X?
Yes — we recover data from all major NVMe drives including the Samsung 970, 980, 990 Pro, WD Black SN750, SN850, SN850X, Seagate FireCuda 530, SK Hynix P41, Kingston Fury Renegade, and Crucial T500/T700. Both PCIe Gen 4 and the newer Gen 5 drives are supported.
My SSD shows 0 bytes or is not recognized — can you recover it?
Yes — this is one of the most common SSD failure patterns and is typically a firmware-locked or controller state rather than NAND data loss. Our $49 diagnostic identifies the exact cause. Success rate for firmware-locked SSDs is approximately 75–85% depending on the brand, controller generation, and how many times the drive was rebooted after failure.
Does TRIM / garbage collection make SSD recovery impossible?
Not always. TRIM writes zeros to deleted blocks only when the drive is connected and the OS commands it. On a failed or offline SSD, TRIM has not run on those sectors. If the drive failed immediately after data loss or before TRIM executed those blocks, recovery is often still possible. The $49 diagnostic tells you exactly what was preserved on your specific drive.
How long does SSD data recovery take?
Logical SSD recovery: 24–48 hours. Firmware or controller recovery: 3–7 business days. Chip-level NAND extraction: 10–21 business days. Express <24h service available for $99.99 for urgent logical cases.
Can you recover data from an Apple MacBook SSD (T2 / Apple Silicon)?
Yes — MacBook SSDs with T2 chips or Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) use proprietary encryption tied to the Secure Enclave. If the board is partially functional, we can extract data using specialized Apple-specific tools. If the board is completely dead, chip-level recovery is the path — priced at $1,499. The $49 diagnostic determines which scenario applies to your MacBook.
Where can I bring my SSD for data recovery in Montreal?
IT Cares workshop is located at Rue Richmond, Montreal QC H3J 0C4. Open 7 days a week. You can also use our secure mail-in service if you’re outside Greater Montreal. Book online at itcares.ca/en/book.html or call 1 (888) 711-9428.
Is it possible to recover data from an external SSD?
Yes — external SSDs like the Samsung T7, WD My Passport SSD, SanDisk Extreme Pro, and LaCie Portable SSD are fully supported. Same pricing applies: $49 diagnostic + $349/$799/$1,499 depending on the failure type.

Related Services

Data Recovery Hub RAID Recovery iPhone Recovery External Drive USB Recovery Ransomware Version FR Mac Repair

SSD Not Detected? We Can Help.

$49 diagnostic — no-data-no-pay — all NVMe & SATA brands. Call or book now.

1 (888) 711-9428 Book Free Evaluation

Rue Richmond, Montreal QC H3J 0C4 • info@itcares.ca • 7 days/week