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Re: [LUG] SD disk recovery

 

David Bell wrote:
> On Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:50:26 +0000
> Simon Robert <simon.robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>> I have an 8GB SD disk which has turned into a brick, albeit a very
>> small flat brick. Is there any linux software that might be able to
>> recover stuff from it. It doesn't mount and is not recognized, is it
>> possible to recover data from it?
> 
> Have you tried mounting it in MS Windows?
> 

You could try testdisk (should be in your favorite OS's repository).

This is assuming that it's detected.

Also make sure you use a SHDC compatible SD card reader (for cards over 
2GB).

Rob


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