I recently tried to repair my external WD 4TB HDD using the chkdsk /f utility on my ASUS TUF gaming laptop, which runs on Windows 11. After completing the repair, I shut down my laptop, but when I turned it back on the next day, it wouldn't boot. It got stuck in the BIOS menu, and the internal SSD wasn't recognized. I attempted to update the BIOS firmware, but that didn't resolve the issue. I ended up taking the laptop to an ASUS authorized repair center, where they informed me that the entire SSD needs replacement. Is it really possible that running chkdsk on an external drive could cause this kind of failure? Is there any way to fix the SSD?
3 Answers
SSD failures can happen suddenly and without warning. If your drive isn't being detected, it's likely a controller failure. The only real way to recover data would involve opening up the SSD in a lab and extracting data from the chips, which isn’t a DIY fix.
No, running chkdsk on a totally separate external drive shouldn't impact your laptop's SSD at all. It sounds like a coincidence that your SSD failed right after. Unfortunately, if the BIOS can't even detect it anymore, your data is likely lost. There might be data recovery services that can help, but they're usually pretty pricey, and success isn't guaranteed.
Not really! If anything, the extensive read/write depending on your usage might have just led to a quicker end for that SSD. They don’t last forever, and sometimes the lifespan just runs out sooner than expected.
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