Sell your dead 2.5" SATA and mSATA SSDs
A 2.5" SSD that no longer boots, a torn-off SATA connector, an opened case or a zero-capacity readout: we buy your SSDs per terabyte, based on the label capacity, with no functional testing.
SATA SSDs we accept
- Consumer and business 2.5" SATA SSDs, 7 mm or 9.5 mm
- mSATA, embedded modules and proprietary small form factors
- All brands, with or without enclosure
- Undetected, failing, stuck in read-only mode
- Damaged connector, cracked PCB or broken case
A failed SATA SSD holds the same NAND chips as a working one. Those chips are what we value: you are paid per terabyte, whether or not the drive is recognised.
Current buy-back prices
Price per terabyte, based on the nominal capacity shown on the label. Same price for working or failed media.
SSD
2.5" SATA SSD
- 256 GB€3.07
- 512 GB€6.14
- 1 TB€12.00
- 2 TB€24.00
SSD
mSATA / small form factor SSD
- 256 GB€0.64
- 512 GB€1.28
- 1 TB€2.50
- 2 TB€5.00
Prices excl. VAT for businesses, net for private individuals. Price list subject to change with memory market prices. Volume-based trade prices for large batches.
A dead SATA SSD is not waste
2.5" SATA SSDs have been fitted in laptops, workstations and many entry-level servers for years. When they fail, it is usually the controller or the firmware that gives up; the memory chips remain usable.
We dismantle the SSDs in our workshop to recover those chips for industrial reuse. The case and the board then go to material recovery through an approved WEEE channel.
2.5" and mSATA: two different prices
2.5" SSDs and mSATA or small form factor modules are not worth the same per terabyte, because they do not carry the same chips. Choose the right format in the quote; if you get it wrong, the offer is simply adjusted at inspection and you remain free to decline it.
How to prepare your shipment
- Group the SSDs by format (2.5" on one side, mSATA on the other).
- No need to remove enclosures or labels: we use the labels to check capacity.
- Pack the drives firmly in a rigid box, with no loose items.
- Write the quote reference inside and outside the parcel.
Businesses: IT disposal and stock clearance
Renewing a computer fleet or clearing a spare-parts stock? Shipping is free from 20 TB (estimated) and the volume-based trade price list applies to EU businesses with a VAT number. A certificate of processing can be provided on request.
4 steps, no commitment
You send nothing until your request has been approved.
Estimate
Enter format, capacity and quantity: the price is shown instantly.
Send your request
Add your contact details and a few photos of the batch.
Get approval
We confirm the quote and send you the shipping instructions.
Ship and get paid
After inspection on receipt, you accept the final offer and get paid.
Do you buy regular hard disk drives (HDDs)?
They are not in our price list: Recychips is dedicated to SSDs and flash memory, as mechanical hard drives contain no NAND chips. For a mixed batch, contact us with a description.
My SATA SSD no longer shows up in the BIOS – do you accept it?
Yes, at the same price as a working SSD of the same format and capacity.
Should I remove the metal case?
No, send the complete SSD. Dismantling is done in our workshop.
Which capacity should I enter if the label is gone?
Enter the capacity you believe is correct, mention the missing label in the comments and attach a photo. The actual capacity is checked at inspection.
Can private individuals sell a single SSD?
Yes, there is no minimum. Below 20 TB, shipping is at your expense, which makes it more worthwhile to send several SSDs at once.
Useful guides
Other media we buy
NVMe and M.2 SSDs
M.2 PCIe NVMe and M.2 SATA drives, 2230 to 22110, even dead ones.
SAS and U.2 enterprise SSDs
SAS, U.2 and PCIe enterprise SSDs from data centres and storage arrays.
RAM modules
DDR3, DDR4 and DDR5 from desktops, laptops and servers, ECC or not.
NAND, eMMC and UFS chips
Loose desoldered memory chips, sorted or not: NAND, DRAM, eMMC, UFS.
SD cards and USB sticks
SD, microSD and CompactFlash cards and USB sticks in bulk, by the kilo.
How much is your batch worth?
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