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My 8GB microSD card broke in half. How can I fix it to retrieve the pictures or to see if any are on there?
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Hi Maribel,
I wish there was an easy solution to this problem, but unfortunately there isn’t. You will [most likely] have to take the card to a local hardware recovery expert. If you give me your zip code I could help locate one for you.
This can be very expensive depending on who does it and how badly it is damaged.
Is that even possible? I mean, I know hard disks can be recovered, but surely if she’s broken the physical memory chip in half…?
I would say “give up”.
Yes, it’s possible ($200 possible). It could be worth it, depending on whats on the drive. I would also say give up and hopefully keep a backup next time!
I saw your post and I broke my card in half as well. Do you know of a fix in 11747 zip code ? My email is jbgreco@vzw.blackberry.net
Thank you
Hey Jeff. My zip code is 92081. Are there any in my area? Thank you!
Carlsbad
(On Melrose Drive, just North of Palomar Airport Rd. in the Home Depot center)
760-598-7786
2440 S Melrose Dr
Suite 102A
Vista, CA 92081 (Carlsbad, oceanside)
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Hi Jeff,
I’m having the same exact problem! It broke in half, a clean cut.
My zip code is 60123. Can you help?
Please email me at truse17@yahoo.com.
Thanks!
Nicole
Oddly enough, you live very close to me (Chicago).
Anyway, here is a list of computer repair technicians near you.
where could i get the zip code>>>?
My zip code is 10467
Can some body help me I’m having the same problem please I have very important info on my memory card
i have the same problem, were you able to recover the files
i have the same problem x_x i need all my data! what i can do?
I have the same problem. I would really like my data too. I know a couple engineer minded people. I will ask around.
It always depends on where/how the card is broken.
If only the connector or the PCB with the circuit is broken one could take the memory chip off and solder it to another PCB [of the same kind] and try to read the data.
If the memory chip(s) are broken your best chance (if there is any) is to visit an [selected] expert. Contact the manufacturers support and ask for a recommended specialist.
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I am Narayan ,My Area Is Hubli City ,Karnataka State, India I Have A Broken Micro sd Card, Want To Retrive Data From That Card Pls Help Me 917899230167. Pls Help Me With Technicians Who Can Help Me In This Regard. I Have memorable Photos In That .
I have the same exact issue, did anyone ever retrieve their data? Would love some type of followup and some great recommendations… I’m in Georgia