USB stick is loved by many people mainly due to its portability.

Yet, the frequent use also adds the possibility of USB data loss.

When significant data were missing from a USB stick, you are eager to get them back, right?

recover data from a broken USB stick

You may have a go at answer the questions in summary before you read this article.

If your answer is an absolute yes, then you cant miss the following content.

Ill teach youhow to fixabroken USB stickin different cases.

This PC or Removable Disk Drive

you’ve got the option to choose to navigate directly to the part that youre most interested in.

Now, lets begin with a specific case of having a broken USB stick.

But is it possible especially for users who have never done such work before?

select the USB stick to scan

What if you run into a broken computer?Dont be anxious since I can also help.

But most of the time, you dont have a suitable tool at hand.

Noticing this, I introduce MiniTool Power Data Recovery to you.

stop the scan

You maydownload this softwareto experience first and then decide whether youd like to buy a full version.

Your best and first choice should be using MiniTool Power Data Recovery to start USB file recovery.

So I advise you to recover files from corrupted USB memory stick on your PC independently.

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Step 2: you should keep the USB stick connecting to a computer to recover data from USB.

Now, choose This PC or Removable DiskDrive from the left side of the main interface.

Step 3: snag the broken USB drive youd like to recover data from in the same interface.

The volume does not contain a recognized file system

It doesnt allow anyone to recover the found items in the real sense.

2 ways to upgrade:

This way is also suitable for you torecover files deleted from a USB drive.

Way one:

Way two:

Way three:

Way four:

Here are the repair steps you need.

Open Accessories & choose Command Prompt

Step one: jot down chkdsk/X /f *: or chkdsk *: /f into Command Prompt window.

At this time, you should consider that your USB memory stick is damaged physically.

Step 1: prepare the following things you need for repairing a broken flash drive connector.

choose Command Prompt

Step 2: bring up the case of the broken USB gadget carefully with a flathead screwdriver.

Step 3: use a magnifying glass to visually exam the circuit board (PCB) and solder pads.

Just clap for yourself; if it still fails, kindly seek other ways.

type cmd

But, what I want to say here is that you’re free to be the life-saver yourself.

Hope you are one of them!

How to Fix a Broken Flash Drive FAQ

find and start cmd

chkdsk /X /f

check USB stick in Disk Management