Crucial m4 & C300: specifications & data recovery
Model numbers, technical details and data recovery for Crucial m4 & C300 SSDs sold 2010–2013. Fixed quote and a list of recoverable files before you pay.

About the m4 & C300
The m4 is known for a firmware bug that stopped drives working after 5,184 power-on hours until a 2012 update fixed it.
Not sure which model you have? Look at the label on the SSD itself, or check Device Manager / System Information on a working computer.
Model numbers in this family
These are the most common model and part numbers in the m4 & C300 family. Other capacities and variants are covered too.
- CTFDDAC064MAG
- CTFDDAC256MAG
- CT064M4SSD2
- CT128M4SSD2
- CT256M4SSD2
- CT512M4SSD2
How we recover m4 & C300 data
Most failed SSDs still hold their data. We work with controller-specific tools; drives with hardware encryption must be recovered through the original controller.
See also SSDs data recovery and other Crucial SSDs.
Common questions
Can you recover data from a failed Crucial m4 & C300?
In most cases, yes. Most failed SSDs still hold their data. We work with controller-specific tools; drives with hardware encryption must be recovered through the original controller.
Where do I find my SSD model number?
Look at the label on the SSD itself, or check Device Manager / System Information on a working computer.
Is my data kept private?
Yes. We access it only for the recovery and securely delete our copies afterwards.
Get a price from a technician
Tell us the make, the model and what has gone wrong. A technician replies with a price and the quickest way to sort it – normally the same working day.
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