Help! Can I recover data from my dead laptop SSD?

I completely understand your anxiety, especially when your important data is inaccessible. Fortunately, there are many ways to recover data, even if your laptop is dead. Below I will list some methods to help you recover data from a dead laptop and provide some command line tool suggestions.

Ways to recover files from dead laptop ssd:
1. Use an NVMe to USB adapter
You are already on the right track and intend to use an NVMe to USB adapter to recover data. This is a common method to recover data from a dead laptop. If the SSD itself is not broken, it may still be possible to read the data by connecting the SSD to another computer even if the laptop's motherboard is damaged.

1. Purchase an NVMe to USB adapter: Make sure it supports the type of NVMe SSD you are using (such as M.2, PCIe, etc.).
2. Connect the SSD to another computer: Plug the SSD into the adapter and then plug it into another working computer via USB.
3. Check if the SSD is recognized: If there is no problem with the SSD itself, the other computer should recognize it and you can copy the files.

This method is usually reliable, and as long as your SSD itself is not physically damaged, you can recover data from a frozen laptop.

2. Command-line tools for data recovery
If you still can't access your data after connecting through an adapter, you can consider using some command-line tools for deep data recovery. Here are some common tools:

TestsDisk:

This is a powerful open source data recovery tool that supports a variety of file systems and can help you recover lost partitions or repair damaged file systems.

1. Download and install TestsDisk.
2. Launch TestsDisk  and select the target drive (your NVMe SSD).
3. Select Analyze partitions to find files or partitions that may be lost.
4. Save the recovered files to another hard drive or external storage device.

3. Use a professional data recovery service
If you have tried the above methods and still can't recover your data, you may need to seek out a professional data recovery service. These services usually have more advanced tools and can recover data from severely damaged drives.

1. Things to note when choosing a professional service:
2. Make sure the service has extensive experience in NVMe SSD recovery.
3. Understand the cost and time of the service, and confirm the possibility of data recovery with the service provider in advance.
4. Try to choose a reputable company to avoid data breach risks.

4. Consider the health of the drive
If the SSD itself is faulty, especially hardware-level damage such as a burned chip or serious circuit problems, it will be difficult to read even through an adapter. At this point, a professional physical data recovery service may be the last hope.

You can try to recover data from a dead laptop with an NVMe to USB adapter. If you encounter an inaccessible situation, using command-line tools such as TestsDisk  may help. If all else fails, consider turning to a professional data recovery service as a last resort.

I hope these suggestions can help you, and I wish you good luck in recovering your data! If you have any other questions, feel free to let me know.