Samsung M3 & P3 Portable (Seagate-made): specifications & data recovery
Model numbers, technical details and data recovery for Samsung M3 & P3 Portable (Seagate-made) external drives sold 2012–2016. Fixed quote and a list of recoverable files before you pay.
About the M3 & P3 Portable (Seagate-made)
After Seagate bought Samsung’s drive business, Samsung-branded portables were made by Seagate.
Not sure which model you have? Check the label underneath the drive, or the product code on the original box.
Model numbers in this family
These are the most common model and part numbers in the M3 & P3 Portable (Seagate-made) family. Other capacities and variants are covered too.
- HX-M500TCB
- HX-M101TCB
- HX-M201TCB
- STSHX-M201TCB
- HX-D201TDB
How we recover M3 & P3 Portable (Seagate-made) data
Portable drives are handled according to their internal design: standard SATA drives are imaged directly, USB-native and encrypted models are recovered through their original electronics.
See also External & Portable Drives data recovery and other Samsung external drives.
Common questions
Can you recover data from a failed Samsung M3 & P3 Portable (Seagate-made)?
In most cases, yes. Portable drives are handled according to their internal design: standard SATA drives are imaged directly, USB-native and encrypted models are recovered through their original electronics.
Where do I find my external drive model number?
Check the label underneath the drive, or the product code on the original box.
Will I know what can be recovered before I pay?
Yes. You get a list of recoverable files before the recovery itself is charged.
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