[ale] OT: Flash drive recovery recommendations?

[coverturtle]

If the problem is merely that the file system is corrupt, then there are 
some safe apps that will recover what is available.  Look for apps used 
for camera SDs and the like.
If it's a hardware problem, you can try some of the usual things like 
putting the flash drive in the freezer or refrigerator to change the 
dimensions or electrical
characteristics.  However as a business, I would only suggest to the 
customer with the usual caveats such as: this may not work and could 
make it more difficult
or even impossible to retrieve the data.  I would not offer to do the 
freezing or refrigerating because of the caveat.

On 04/03/2015 10:20 AM, David Millians wrote:
>
> I've got a customer who has a flash drive that isn't obviously, 
> physically, broken. I know there are several reputable repair places, 
> but I can't seem to find any discussion of this in my mail.
>
> So, had good experiences with a place? If so, would you please post 
> and give about what they charged? I had vague recollections of costs 
> in the $100 range.
>
> Thanks,
> David
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