flash drive got wet but you need data

for data recovery call: 855.366.4232

This flash drive got soaked, and as a result, it had built up lots of corrosion causing it to malfunction. There are several ways to get access to the data in similar situations. The controller and the NAND are 2 main components on the device. USB interface talks to the controller and the controller talks to the NAND. Corrosion leads to loss of contact, and as a first method, we would always like to see if the corrosion can be removed. Flux and fresh solder help us with that task. If your flash drive got wet but you need data from it it is best to get some professional help. Do not try to dry it in rice or test and see if you "dodged the bullet" by plugging it into your computer. This could first of all lead to more serious damages to the device and equipment as well.

and send your drive boxed with bubble wrap to this address:

HDD Recovery Services
391 Bank St, Suite 201
Ottawa, ON
K2P 1Y3
Canada

Updated 2020 my gear for soldering:

Gear for filming:

[brett.taylor]

Is this the one I sent? I’m very lucky to have found you! Salt water damaged, but you still retrieved the data. Amazing amazing!

[mikeselectricstuff]

No.1 tip - if it gets wet, DO NOT PLUG IT IN until it's completely dry - most of the corrosion is due to electrolysis when there is power and water present.

[elektrikmagnetix]

Nothing more satisfying than watching someone use the right tools. Too many youtubers squirting a gallon of flux on a board and soldering with a massive tip.

[jafizzle]

Ah my favorite part is the BGA dots melting under the heat gun. So satisfying.

[phildavis]

I could watch this stuff forever!! I am in western Can. Health took me out of work, I have been learning to do advanced soldering etc. Because of you, I know what is possible!!

[brandonwoodford]

Dude, I am so happy your posting new videos again. love watching, and learning. your skills are getting mad good. enjoy watching, has got me into more micro soldering.

[sonyzz]

Hey, this is Ed from UK, really, really love your hard drive recovery videos. Keep up the good work, and good luck to you in these hard pandemic times. Again thank you for your videos and have a good day sir.

[cocobongo]

Erkin, this thing of almost daily videos is delightful and superb, please go on, a like and a share button were alredy used immediately ...

:)

My dear friend.

[paultomlinson]

Fantastic work, a nand read on that device would have been a time consuming nightmare, well work a day reworking, top work!! I work in DR and know the pain!!

[claytonmorgan]

Great job bringing that flash drive back to life... always enjoy your vids!

[PhuketMyMac]

I like your clean setup and JBC workstation. Great job as usual.

[fraudsarentfriends]

This is why I still like optical disc like CD-r -rw.

[ToyotatechDK]

Luck is not a factor for you that we know. Great job Erkin :-)

[inothome]

That's not a lot of flux, maybe one Paul of flux at most. There's a guy who would have used three Pauls of flux on that! Good job as always.

[Cubinator]

13:16 Why do the metal droplets under the chip not coalesce when you move the chip on the board to position it correctly?

[colinstu]

weird that without the NAND it came up as Sandisk "Karona" and then with it, came up as a cruzer glide. I can't find much online about karona except for other people having issues with their drive too. interesting.

[oldThiz]

subscribed. like what you do and how you approach. i learned something again.

[anthonytaggart]

Love watching your work. Very professional and approachable. Keep up the good work. England/UK

[glynnetolar]

A silly question. How much could an ultrasonic cleaner help in this case?

[leeheggie]

Love your work you inspire me immensely you really do.