Samsung portable SSDs are widely used by web developers and IT professionals for fast and reliable storage. However, when a power loss occurs during a write operation, it can cause firmware corruption, file system damage, or NAND flash issues, leading to data inaccessibility.
This case study details how we successfully recovered critical web development files for a web developer company in Glasgow from a Samsung TP External Portable SSD, after a power failure corrupted the SSD during a write process.
As Glasgow Data Recovery, Scotland’s oldest and best data recovery company, we have 25 years of experience using firmware repair, NAND chip-level recovery, and forensic data extraction techniques to restore lost business data.
Samsung SSD Not Recognised After Power Failure
A Glasgow-based web development company contacted us after their Samsung portable SSD stopped working, with the following issues:
- The SSD became unresponsive after a power outage while saving files.
- The device was not recognised by Windows or macOS.
- Attempts to recover data using DIY recovery software failed.
- The SSD contained critical website development projects, source code, and client data.
Since power loss during a write operation can corrupt SSD firmware and file allocation tables, an immediate professional recovery solution was required.
Diagnosis & Evaluation
When the Samsung TP External SSD arrived at our cleanroom facility, we conducted a full hardware and NAND memory diagnostic. Our findings:
- Firmware corruption due to interrupted write process – Preventing SSD initialization.
- File system damage (exFAT/NTFS) – Making stored web development files unreadable.
- No physical NAND chip failure detected – Meaning data recovery was possible through firmware restoration and NAND flash extraction.
Since firmware corruption prevents SSDs from being recognised, we prioritized chip-level NAND recovery and file system repair.
The Recovery Process
1. Firmware Repair & SSD Initialisation
To restore access to the SSD, we:
- Used specialized tools to repair the corrupted SSD firmware.
- Bypassed the damaged write sectors to stabilise the drive.
2. Creating a Full Disk Image to Prevent Data Loss
Once the SSD was partially responsive, we:
- Created a forensic sector-by-sector clone of the Samsung SSD.
- Extracted as much readable data as possible while avoiding further corruption.
3. Repairing the File System & Extracting Web Development Files
Since the file system was partially corrupted, we:
- Rebuilt the exFAT/NTFS file structure to restore missing directories.
- Recovered lost HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP files from web development projects.
4. Verifying & Restoring Business Data
Once the SSD data was extracted, we:
- Recovered all client website files, databases, and graphic assets.
- Ensured that all project folders were intact and accessible.
- Transferred the fully restored data to a secure external backup device.
The Results: 100% Data Recovery Success
Thanks to our firmware repair and NAND-level data extraction techniques, we successfully recovered 100% of the web developer company’s lost files, including:
✅ Website source code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and Python files)
✅ Client website databases and CMS backups
✅ Graphic assets, logos, and UI/UX design files
The web development company was able to resume their client projects without any data loss, preventing business disruptions.
Why Choose Us?
With 25 years of experience and tens of thousands of successful SSD recoveries, we are Scotland’s leading SSD data recovery specialists. Our expertise includes:
✔ Samsung SSD firmware repair & power failure recovery
✔ Chip-level NAND flash memory extraction
✔ Web development project & source code retrieval
✔ Secure & confidential SSD data recovery services
If your SSD has failed after a power outage, is not recognised by your computer, or is preventing access to critical web development files, stop using it immediately and contact us for expert SSD data recovery.