I've been having some serious issues with my PC crashing while gaming, and even when I try to open Steam. Recently, when I attempted to check for updates through the Nvidia app, my computer crashed again. Now, it only goes to the BIOS screen, which says 'press F2 or delete to enter BIOS.' My friend thinks my SSD might be dead since it doesn't show up in the BIOS, but my extra HDD is visible. I did try removing and reseating the SSD, but no luck. Just for context, the SSD is my main drive (C disk) and the HDD is a 1TB extra drive (D disk). This isn't the first time my PC has crashed; a while ago, some RAM reseating solved the issue then. I'm open to all suggestions and will pass them on to my friend for help!
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If your SSD isn't showing up in the BIOS, it's usually a sign of a hardware failure. It could be the SSD itself that’s gone bad, but it might also be the motherboard controller, the port it's connected to, or even the cables (if it's a 2.5-inch drive). Definitely worth checking those out!
So, when you say the SSD isn't detected, do you mean the Kingston A2000? That's the SSD in question, right?