Coventry Data Recovery – No.1 Seagate SSD External Recovery Specialists

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When a Seagate SSD external drive is exposed to water or moisture, the risk of catastrophic data loss is significant. Liquid ingress can cause short circuits, oxidise internal contacts, and damage sensitive NAND memory and controller circuits. At Coventry Data Recovery, we specialise in handling complex liquid-damaged SSD recoveries, using advanced tools and industry-proven techniques to recover your critical files.

⚠️ Symptom: Seagate SSD Not Recognised After Liquid Exposure

Common indications of water or moisture damage to an SSD include:

  • Drive not recognised by the system or BIOS
  • Error messages such as “USB device malfunctioned”
  • Burning smell or visible corrosion near the USB or SATA port
  • Intermittent disconnections
  • No activity LED on connection

In many cases, immediate disconnection and avoiding power-up attempts can significantly improve recovery chances.

🔧 Step-by-Step Recovery Process for Liquid-Damaged Seagate SSD External Drives

1. Initial Assessment in Electrostatic Safe Environment

  • On arrival, the drive is cleaned externally and sealed in a dry cabinet.
  • A visual inspection under magnification identifies corrosion, mineral residue, or burnt components.
  • No power is applied until a full electrical diagnosis is completed.

2. Board-Level Diagnostic & PCB Repair

  • The Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is removed and tested using specialised tools like a multimeter and oscilloscope to identify shorted circuits and failed regulators.
  • Components such as capacitors, diodes, or damaged USB bridges are replaced using micro-soldering stations under a microscope.
  • In cases of critical damage, an identical donor PCB is sourced, and the original drive’s NAND and firmware chip are transplanted.

3. Controller and NAND Memory Access

  • If the SSD controller or USB interface remains unresponsive, we isolate the NAND flash chips.
  • NAND chips are carefully removed using hot air rework stations, then cleaned and read using chip readers such as PC-3000 Flash or Soft-Centre.

4. Firmware and ECC-Based Image Reconstruction

  • The raw dumps are parsed to extract the translation layer between logical file systems and physical NAND mapping (FTL – Flash Translation Layer).
  • Error Correction Code (ECC) algorithms are applied to stabilise partially degraded data blocks.
  • In cases of partial corruption, pattern recognition and signature carving tools are used to extract intact data.

5. File System Recovery & Validation

  • Once the image is rebuilt, logical recovery tools (R-Studio, UFS Explorer, etc.) are used to reconstruct the NTFS, exFAT, or HFS+ file system.
  • Lost folders and files are recovered and verified using checksums and previewing to ensure data integrity.

🖥️ Supported Systems & File Formats

We recover data from Seagate SSD External drives connected to:

  • Windows (NTFS, exFAT, FAT32)
  • macOS (APFS, HFS+)
  • Linux (EXT3, EXT4, XFS, BTRFS)

We support recovery from:

  • Seagate One Touch SSD
  • Seagate Expansion SSD
  • Seagate Fast SSD
  • Seagate Barracuda Fast
  • Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSD
  • And all OEM-integrated models used in laptops and USB-C enclosures

✅ Why Choose Coventry Data Recovery?

  • 25 years of industry experience
  • Cleanroom and ESD-safe micro soldering lab
  • Advanced SSD and NAND-specific recovery equipment
  • Transparent process with no fix – no fee
  • ISO-standard handling of sensitive and confidential data

📞 Request a Free Diagnostic Today

If your Seagate SSD external drive has been affected by water or moisture, avoid further damage by switching it off and sending it in for immediate evaluation. We offer fast turnaround diagnostics and expert technical handling of even the most complex failures.

Contact Coventry Data Recovery today for a no-obligation consultation.