Category: Data Recovery How To

Most modern USB, SD, and MicroSD Flash memory devices are now constructed out of a single, monolithic chip. One method of recovering data from monolithic memory devices involves directly communicating with the memory core. This article describes how to sand monolithic Flash memory to expose the data and control lines required to retrieve data directly […]

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Preparing BGA (ball grid array) Flash memory microchips for data recoveries vary based on the form factor and type of device used. However, regardless of device type, the first step is always to extricate the circuit board holding the BGA chips from their protective housing. Some devices such as solid state drives (SSDs) require only […]

The beginning steps in preparing monolith Flash memory for data recoveries vary based on the form factor, or type of memory, used. For example, a Secure Digital (SD) monolith first requires extraction from its thin, plastic shell before it can be physically accessed for data recovery. Similarly, removal of a monolith residing in a USB […]