Kingston DataTraveler USB Flash Drive Data Recovery – Physical Damage & Snapped Connector

An accountant in Brighton contacted Brighton Data Recovery after their Kingston DataTraveler USB flash drive suffered physical damage. The reported issues included:

  • The end of the flash drive snapped off, making it impossible to connect to a computer.
  • The USB connector was physically detached, preventing data access.
  • The drive contained important work files, including financial records, client tax documents, and business spreadsheets.
  • No backup was available, making data recovery essential.

Since physical damage to USB flash drives often requires direct chip-level recovery, a specialized forensic approach was necessary.

Our Expertise in Kingston DataTraveler USB Flash Drive Recovery

With 25 years of experience, Brighton Data Recovery specializes in:
✔ Recovering data from physically damaged USB flash drives
✔ Using chip-off and NAND memory reading techniques for inaccessible drives
✔ Forensic-level data recovery using Acelabs PC3000, DeepSpar imaging, and advanced soldering techniques

Diagnosis & Recovery Process

Upon receiving the damaged Kingston DataTraveler USB drive, our engineers conducted a detailed forensic evaluation. The key findings included:

  • The USB connector was broken off, meaning the drive could not be read through standard USB ports.
  • The internal NAND memory chip was intact, making data recovery possible.
  • Circuit board traces were damaged, preventing direct electronic repair.

To successfully recover the accountant’s lost work files, we implemented a multi-step forensic recovery strategy:

Step 1: PCB Repair & Direct Data Access

  • Used precision soldering techniques to temporarily restore the broken USB connector.
  • Attempted to access data via a forensic-grade USB interface.

Step 2: NAND Chip-Off Data Recovery

  • When direct access failed, we carefully removed the NAND memory chip using professional de-soldering tools.
  • Used a Memory Chip Reader to extract raw data directly from the NAND chip.

Step 3: File System Reconstruction & Data Extraction

  • Used Acelabs PC3000 Flash & forensic file carving tools to reconstruct lost financial records.
  • Extracted and validated spreadsheets, PDFs, and tax-related documents.

Step 4: Data Integrity Check & Secure Transfer

  • Conducted final validation checks to ensure all accounting files were intact.
  • Successfully transferred the restored data to a secure external drive.

The Result

We successfully recovered 100% of the accountant’s lost files, including:
✅ Financial records and accounting spreadsheets
✅ Client tax documents and payroll data
✅ Business reports, invoices, and archived emails

The accountant was able to resume work immediately, ensuring no permanent data loss despite the physical damage.

Why Choose Brighton Data Recovery for Kingston USB Flash Drive Recovery?

✅ 25 Years of Expertise – Specialists in physically damaged USB flash drive recovery.
✅ Advanced Chip-Off & NAND Recovery – Extracting data even when connectors are broken.
✅ Forensic-Level Data Extraction – Recovering work files from accountant storage devices.
✅ Fast & Secure Process – Protecting sensitive financial and client data with 100% confidentiality.

If your Kingston DataTraveler USB flash drive is broken, physically damaged, or not recognized, contact Brighton Data Recovery today for professional assistance!