Introduction
At Hex Technology Bahrain, we encounter all types of damaged storage devices. Recently, we received a severely broken 32GB SanDisk USB flash drive with hopes of recovering important personal files. Unfortunately, this was a rare case where full recovery was not possible due to catastrophic physical damage. Today, we’re sharing the real story behind this case to help educate users on the limits of data recovery.
What Happened?
The device arrived in our lab with its outer casing completely broken, and more critically, the NAND memory chip itself was physically fractured.
When a USB device suffers impact damage, sometimes the controller chip or circuit board can be repaired. However, once the actual memory chip is cracked, the data stored inside is physically destroyed and no technology can recover it.
We carefully inspected the SanDisk drive, using both visual inspection and high-precision microscope analysis. Unfortunately, the break was deep into the silicon, beyond any possibility of a chip-off recovery attempt.
Why Recovery Was Not Possible
In modern flash drives like this SanDisk 32GB model, data is stored directly inside microscopic memory cells. If the silicon memory itself is cracked or shattered, the data literally disappears — much like a broken glass cannot be glued back to its original form.
In this case:
- The memory chip had multiple fractures.
- Important internal layers where data resides were damaged.
- Chip-off recovery tools could not access any intact memory blocks.
As professional data recovery specialists in Bahrain, we have the technology to handle the most difficult cases — but this level of physical destruction made recovery impossible.
Lessons and Tips to Avoid Such Data Loss
💡 Backup your important files regularly to another device or cloud storage.
💡 Never forcefully remove USB devices from computers.
💡 Handle USB drives carefully — they are more fragile than they appear, especially when plugged into laptops or desktops.
Why Choose Hex Technology for Data Recovery in Bahrain
Even when recovery is not possible, working with experienced professionals like Hex Technology ensures:
- Careful diagnosis using advanced lab tools.
- Honest evaluation without unnecessary costs.
- Best possible attempt under scientific methods.
We treat every device as critical — and when recovery is possible, we achieve outstanding success rates.
When it's not, you’ll get a full explanation and report, with no hidden surprises.
If you have a damaged USB drive or any other storage device needing data recovery, contact Hex Technology Bahrain today for an expert diagnosis.
Broken 32GB SanDisk USB flash drive with cracked memory chip – Hex Technology Bahrain case study
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