During this presentation we will be focusing on what is typically referred to as destructive methods for data acquisition. Which is the process of removing memory devices from circuit boards to gain access to their contents. But we will take it a step further by covering how to restore the device back to operation and methods and techniques on altering the devices firmware prior to rebuilding, to allow for full root level access to functional system after recovery. Topics covered will include firmware extraction and modification attacks. Followed by desolder, resoldering, hot air and IR reflow methods, BGA reballing manually and with reball kit.