When I was taking out the usb stick the silver part broke and it was left inside of the computer, can this be fixed? Can I recover my data?

Stressed, November 2008

i im angry because my usb not working its not even flashing when i put it in the computer its anoying because i got a lot of worck on my usb. try to type in can my usb get fixed (and yes it can because i went on there but is said u have to pay about £39 that was the lowest price .......... now i have too start my course worck again (peek)..... :(

anoyed person grrrrrrrr......, March 2011

yarrrrrrrg im a pirate!

yarrrrrrr, January 2011

Go to SaveMyUsb.com
They can really help out anyone that needs a repair of lost files. If they cant return your files to you then there is no fee they will return your usb back to you how it was before, but that is unlikely to be the case, they will try what ever they can to repair your USB and give your files back. so i recommend everyone that has a problem with their USB's to use this websites help. And choose any plan to get your usb fixed and GL.

Broken USB But Fixed :D, January 2011

my usb was broken from water ( down)

Khoun, October 2010

I was using my usb at uni and it was working fine. I got it home and it wouldn't load up on my laptop, the redlight at the top of the usb stick usually lights up when its pluged in a computer but it was flashing, then eventually went out. Do you know what could be wrong with it and can my work be recovered?

ELMoore, May 2010

while i was using my computer i accidently broke my usb i realy dnt no what to and the broken part was still left in the computer

help me please can i recover my data again

ashely, April 2010

I need help i can't seem to get mine to work ?

Shenika :), February 2010

i accidentli bent my usb while carryin my laptop and it doesnt seem to work how can i fix this, it contains 2 yrs ov work, =O

kkkk, February 2010

my usb broke too, the plastic that covers the USB. or the important part of the whole device.
i need to ASAP how to fix it, i have all my projects and important documents on it.
if any of you know how, PLEASE let me know.

so stressed,
thanks

stressed, November 2009

Thanks very much for your advice. You have just saved me over £100 in rescuing 6 months worth of lesson resources from my memory pen, whcih I accidentally bent carrying my laptop with it attached.

A very relieved trainee teacher, March 2009

dear Daniel,

you answer was so helpful. like a fool- i did the same thing as "stressed" described. ive just started a new job and have one months worth of vital data on the stick. i opened it up to look at the pins, 3 of the 4 are completely fine, but 1 is missing. Please can you suggest any kind of next step for me please?

Totally stressed-, November 2008

I am assuming you are talking of the rectangular surround. If the centre piece is there with the four pins you can recover your data from the usb drive.

With the PC turned off remove the broken piece from the USB socket.
Can you re-attach this easily?, can you open the stick and ensure the surround is connected to ground?
Either way the stick drive should work as long as it has the four main pins in good contact with the connections in a socket, so make sure you insert correctly and use plain paper or something as a wedge to hold it in place. (if i remember correctly the two outer most pins are +5v and ground and the drive wont work at all if these dont have good contact)
Recover you data and bin the faulty stick.

Daniel, November 2008