I recently fried an SSD while assembling my PC, and I want to know how to prevent that from happening again. What precautions should I take to ensure my SSDs stay safe during installation and use?
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Avoid connecting or disconnecting your SSD when the PC is powered on. That can lead to surges that fry the drive. Also, fans and heatsinks help with cooling, so make sure your case has good airflow!
To avoid frying your SSD, make sure you don't use faulty adapters like Molex to SATA. These can deliver incorrect voltages and damage your drive. It's also good to keep your SSD well-ventilated and to use proper power cables that come with your PSU. And don't forget to update its firmware regularly!
I've had my old SSD running for 15 years without a hitch, so it can definitely be done right!
Great tip about the firmware! That's often overlooked.
Yeah, cooling is crucial! A well-ventilated case can make a huge difference.