I've been facing persistent issues with my computer and recently had to re-image it twice. After the latest re-imaging a few days ago, my SSD isn't initializing. It appears in the BIOS and the disk management window, but when I attempt to format it using GPT, nothing happens. I've also tried initializing it via the command line but keep getting an "Object not found" error. I'm using a Dell gaming laptop with Windows 11. I've searched online for solutions but am still stuck. There's no important data on the SSD; I just want to improve my gaming experience and avoid relying on an external hard drive. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Just a heads up, when you're changing things in your BIOS or setting up disks, always make sure to have a backup of your data if you can! It can save you a ton of trouble down the road.
You mentioned the SMART report shows a caution in the available spare section. That’s a red flag. It might be time to consider getting a new SSD, especially since it's been four years. Sometimes connections can be flaky, though, so double-check that too!
First off, sorry to hear about the issues! You might want to check the SMART report for your SSD to see if it shows any failures. It could also be possible that the connection to the drive isn't secure, rather than the drive itself being faulty.
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