“accidentally kicked the usb while it was plugged in and now its saying that there was a malfunction. how can i get my documents off the SanDisk USB?”
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uffff!! that's a tough one since is silicone base; you can contact me to help you out but it will required data recovery environment and it could be costly; starting at $500 another option is to buy the same model and swap the boards... Tip cost $150 ;_)
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Sounds like the connector is damaged. Recovery will require disassembly which is likely to be expensive unless you find a skilled hacker.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I've never had this difficulty with A SanDisk flash drive, in spite of my rough treatment of same. With other drives, though, I can sometimes access the data by just nudging the drive very gently. Apparently, even small variations in the metal part of the drive (that plugs into the computer) can seriously affect the drive's ability to be read from or written to. I plug my problem drives in, and nudge them to one side or put a little pressure on them (up or down). Many times, this is sufficient to make the drive accessible. When I have problems with a flash drive, my thinking is "Time for a new drive". So, while the drive is accessed, I copy everything of importance into my computer and/or to another flash drive. Then, I delete everything from the bad drive and toss it in the trash. I also recommend these three words --- Backup Backup Backup. Other than that, you might want to visit the Geek Squad.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yikes! I'm not sure you'lol be able to retrieve them. If you haven't already, you might try it in another computer.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This reminds me of an old joke on Hee Haw. Patient says: "Doctor, it hurts every time I do this" (lifts arm or leg). Dr. says: "Well, DON'T DO THAT!!!", and then proceeds to hit them over the head with his hat (or whatever). Basically, he probably caused a short in the thing by kicking it and it is likely the data CANNOT be recovered!
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