MacBook Takes Too Long to Open Files or Apps? SSD Wear-Leveling May Be the Culprit
Experiencing serious slowdowns on your MacBook, especially when opening files or launching applications? This could be a warning sign of SSD wear-leveling failure – a subtle but serious issue that can eventually lead to data loss or drive failure.
At Aberdeen Data Recovery, Scotland’s No.1 RAID recovery specialists, we also offer expert MacBook data recovery services, including advanced solid-state drive (SSD) diagnostics and recovery solutions. With over 25 years in professional data recovery, we understand the urgency and complexity behind failing Mac systems.
🔧 What Is SSD Wear-Leveling – And Why It Matters
Modern MacBooks use SSDs for high-speed data storage. These drives use a technique called wear-leveling to evenly distribute data writes across memory cells, extending the drive’s lifespan. However, over time or due to heavy usage, this function can degrade. Once wear-leveling fails:
- File access becomes painfully slow
- Apps hang or crash on launch
- The system may freeze or become unresponsive
- Disk health reports may remain “normal” – making the issue hard to spot
These are early signs of SSD failure, and immediate action is essential to prevent permanent data loss.
🛠️ How We Recover Data from MacBooks with SSD Wear-Leveling Issues
Our recovery process is tailored specifically for MacBooks affected by SSD-related faults:
- Initial Assessment
We carry out a full hardware and software diagnosis to confirm SSD wear-leveling degradation. This includes read/write performance testing and SMART data analysis. - Controlled Imaging
Once confirmed, we create a read-only clone of the SSD using specialist hardware to avoid worsening the condition. This allows us to extract data safely from a working image. - Mac File System Recovery
We specialise in recovering data from APFS and HFS+ file systems used by macOS, restoring user files, applications, photos, and critical documents. - Final Transfer
Recovered data is returned on a healthy external drive, ready to be accessed safely from another Mac or system.
💻 Supported MacBook Models & Systems
We support recovery from all major Apple laptop ranges, including:
- MacBook Air & MacBook Pro (Intel and M1/M2 chipsets)
- macOS versions from Sierra to Sonoma
- APFS, HFS+, encrypted drives, and T2 chip-secured models
- SSDs soldered to logic boards (via chip-off and board-level recovery where applicable)
✅ Why Choose Aberdeen Data Recovery?
- Scotland’s Leading RAID and MacBook Recovery Experts
- 25+ Years of Industry Experience
- In-house Clean Room and Advanced SSD Tools
- Fast Turnaround with Safe, No-Obligation Diagnostics
- Trusted by IT Professionals, Universities, and Enterprises Nationwide
We treat every recovery with care and confidentiality, whether you’re a student, business, or creative professional.
📍 Serving Aberdeen and Beyond
While based in Aberdeen, we accept MacBook data recovery jobs from across Scotland and the UK. You can send your device securely via post or arrange a direct drop-off to our lab.
If your MacBook is slowing down and you suspect an SSD fault, don’t wait—early diagnosis could save your data. Contact us today for expert MacBook data recovery assistance.