I'm having issues with a 2280 NVME SSD from my laptop that seems to be failing. I've experienced problems with installing programs and file deletion, so I decided to test it by putting it in a Sabrent USB-C enclosure. However, I've run into trouble trying to assess its health. I attempted to use HDD Scan and Smartmontools with Gsmart GUI, but I can't initiate any tests in HDD Scan since most options are grayed out, and the tests in Gsmart won't start either. While CrystalDiskInfo shows the drive at 100% health, I've read that some SMART tools can produce inaccurate results for SSDs. I've also seen suggestions about using nvme-cli, which works on Linux, but I'm not familiar with Linux or command line usage. How can I reliably check if this SSD is failing and if it's the source of my laptop's issues?
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HDD diagnostic tools generally won't work for SSDs since they are designed for hard drives. I highly recommend using nvme CLI—it’s a solid tool for checking SSD health. Also, check the manufacturer's website for any specific software that works with your SSD model, as they usually have a GUI that's user-friendly for Windows users.
Thanks for the tip! I found the specific software for my Intel SSD. I'll test it out and keep you posted.