[ale] OT: failed SSD and Windows

[Dj]

I would check the SMART data. smartctl is the command. Typically there is a write count parameter in that data. Also any other issues like a bad connection can show up in it.
Saw a slickdeal on a PNY 240gb  SATA 2.5-in SSD for $24 yesterday, if you need something cheap.

On February 8, 2022 9:55:55 AM EST, Boris Borisov via Ale <ale at ale.org> wrote:
>Hard drive have failed on machine that works 24-7. Would you try to
>reformat SSD or simply install new one.
>
>Considering the limited write cycles for SSD is likely damage beyond repair?

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