Data recovery from a 12+16 pin SSD (MacBook Air)

[mdownes]

Hi All,

I've a MacBook Air data recovery situation here that, as a mainly Windows/Linux guy, I'd like some input on. A lady managed to fully marinate her MacBook Air in red wine, all except for the SSD. She has nothing backed up. The hardware details are:

Apple MacBook Air A1466 EMC 3178 - mid 2012 - mid 2017

Storage medium: S4LN058A01-8030
Interface: 12+16 pin (see image)

I've no access to a working Mac (without asking among friends), so I'm wondering what's my best bet for recovering this data.

First off, physical interface is an issue. There are a range of adaptors on Amazon.co.uk with a female 12+16 pin socket (which I need) and on the other end, either PCI-E (slot-in controller card for a PC), M.2, SATA or USB. Having gotten the disk (as distinct from the partitions) recognised in an OS, the next issue is disk format (I'm guessing much easier if I'm plugging this into a Mac) which, if using Windows, I might be able to address using a Paragon APFS.

But before I start ordering and experimenting with adaptor cards, are there any simpler, more sure-fire ways of rescuing this data?

 

[Larry Sabo]

I've used this adapter with success in the past.

 

[lcoughey]

Make sure you clone first, then recover the data. Don't forget the encryption.

 

[Markverhyden]

You should take the serial number and plug it into https://everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/ to get the BoM for that model. The other numbers are almost useless.

 

[mmerry]

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[Markverhyden]

For data recovery, I almost always will hand that off to a company. Have used these guys before. Usually, there is a hefty price tag for any recovery but sometimes people are willing to pay for it.

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www.ontrack.com

Another option is

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True. But the OP is on the other side of the pond. But I seem to remember some techs over there recommending EU options. @Kitten Kong ? @Joep ? @jogold ?

 

[Larry Sabo]

@lcoughey would know.

 

[mmerry]

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