Model numbers: MZ-77E, MZ-77Q, MZ-V8V, MZ-V8P, MZ-V9P, MZ-V9E
Samsung's 870 EVO and QVO SATA drives and 980 and 990 NVMe drives are some of the most common SSDs in desktops and upgraded laptops.

Which model do you have?
The model number is on the drive label. MZ-77E is 870 EVO, MZ-77Q 870 QVO, MZ-V8V 980, MZ-V8P 980 PRO, MZ-V9P 990 PRO and MZ-V9E 990 EVO.
Common faults we fix
- SSD not detected
- Wrong capacity shown
- Read-only drive
- Computer freezes when the SSD is connected
What we recover
- Firmware-level SSD recovery
- Chip-level recovery from failed controllers
- Partition and file system repair
- Recovery to a new drive of your choice
Before you bring it in
Switch it off and don't run repair tools, rebuilds or "initialise" options. Every attempt can overwrite data or make recovery harder.
SSD data recovery prices
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Free initial consultation | Free |
| SSD firmware repair or electronic board repair | £450 + VAT (£540 inc. VAT) to £650 + VAT (£780 inc. VAT), depending on complexity |
The free consultation tells you whether the fault is physical or logical and the best way to recover your data. It doesn't include opening the drive in the cleanroom or any recovery attempt.
We can supply an external drive to return your recovered data on. The price depends on the market rate at the time.
See our full data recovery price list.
Bring it in
Walk in to Unit 1, 80 Willow Walk, London SE1 5SY, Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm, or call 020 7237 6805. We confirm the fault and quote before starting any work.