Samsung 840 EVO: specifications & data recovery

Model numbers, technical details and data recovery for Samsung 840 EVO SSDs sold 2013–2015. Fixed quote and a list of recoverable files before you pay.

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Samsung 840 EVO: specifications & data recovery

About the 840 EVO

The 840 EVO was affected by a well-known slowdown when reading older data, fixed by Samsung firmware updates. Failing units usually still hold readable data.

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 840 EVO family. Other capacities and variants are covered too.

MZ-7TE120
MZ-7TE250
MZ-7TE500
MZ-7TE1T0
MZ-MTE250

How we recover 840 EVO data

SSD recovery happens at controller level: we put the drive into a technological mode, repair or bypass the failed firmware and read the flash through its own controller so the data is reassembled correctly.

See also SSDs data recovery and other Samsung SSDs.

Common questions

Can you recover data from a failed Samsung 840 EVO?

In most cases, yes. SSD recovery happens at controller level: we put the drive into a technological mode, repair or bypass the failed firmware and read the flash through its own controller so the data is reassembled correctly.

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.

Can I post my drive to you?

Yes, using our insured courier service from anywhere in the UK.

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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