Common symptoms of a USB memory stick not working include:
Data can be successfully recovered from broken or damaged USB memory sticks that are not working by a data recovery specialist either by repairing the USB memory stick
or removing the memory chip and decrypting the the data using highly sophistcated, dedicated hardware.
Attempting to repair a USB memory stick which is not working either as a DIY fix, or even via a local IT support company often causes further problems, resulting in higher recovery costs or, in worst case scenarios – a complete loss of all the data.
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