On Intel models with removable SSD blades yes — the SSD can be extracted and read even from a machine with a completely dead logic board. On M-series the SSD is soldered with hardware encryption — micro-soldering to restore the power path is required.

Not necessarily. M-series data recovery is possible but requires restoring the power path via micro-soldering so the machine can authenticate the encrypted SSD. Bring it in immediately — the sooner the better for recovery success.

Stop using the machine immediately. Every write to the SSD risks overwriting the deleted data. Bring it in for recovery as soon as possible. Do not install software, do not copy files, do not run updates.

Intel SSD extraction from a dead board: very high success rate. M-series micro-soldering recovery: good success rate if the SSD itself is undamaged. Corrupted SSD: depends on the failure type. iAssist gives an honest assessment after the diagnostic.

Yes. If iAssist cannot recover your data, you do not pay for the recovery attempt. The initial diagnostic fee (R350) applies — this is waived if recovery is successful.

Intel SSD extraction and read: same-day to next-day. M-series micro-soldering recovery: 2–4 days. Deleted file recovery: 1–3 days depending on drive size.

Yes in most cases, especially on Intel models. Even severe liquid damage often leaves the SSD intact. On M-series the SSD is protected within the chip package and survives liquid damage better than the surrounding board components.

iAssist delivers recovered data on an external drive or transfers directly to a new machine or SSD depending on what the client needs.

Intel MacBook Pro SSD data: readable directly once extracted. M-series: hardware encryption means the SSD can only be decrypted on the original machine — which is why restoring the power path is required.

Depends on recovery method and complexity. Free diagnostic to assess. No data — no charge for the recovery attempt. Written quote before work begins.