What can I do to recover data from a dead phone?

Have you checked if your photos were synced to the cloud? Services like Google Photos or iCloud might have backed them up automatically. It’s worth a look if you can't power on your device.

To retrieve data, you'll need the phone to power on and be unlocked, especially for newer models that use encryption. The most straightforward method is to get it fixed so it can be turned on again.

You might want to look into 'microsoldering' for the repair. This process involves specialized work to fix issues on the motherboard, but it's more advanced and can be costly.

Since the phone is off, your best bet is to take it to a repair shop. They can often access the storage directly, but this can depend on the phone's design and its type of storage. It's a tricky situation!