After shutting down the PC, SSD partitions disappeared.
After shutting down the PC, SSD partitions disappeared.
I powered off my PC and then turned it back on after 10 minutes. It continued to run through the BIOS, leading me to suspect a change in the boot device rather than an SSD failure. Since no Windows boot manager appeared, I connected the SSD to another computer. The system recognized it but displayed 0MB formatted in Task Manager. I searched YouTube for solutions but found only formatting options that would erase data. There’s sensitive information stored on this SSD, including my Windows, and I can’t risk losing it. What should I do next?
Hey, it seems the file is damaged often, especially on random drives. The best solution is to reformat it.
This indicates a problem with the controller in an SSD. I experienced this with an older SSD before proceeding. Before taking any action, check the SMART information from the drive. Ensure it’s still functional—my suspicion is it’s failing. If possible, treat it as a SATA device rather than an M2 interface. Insert it into your computer and leave it powered on for about 30 minutes. After that, shut it down briefly, restart it, and let it rest again for another 30 minutes. Then power it off completely and reconnect the SATA cable, then try to boot up. Hopefully, the drive will become accessible. If this doesn’t succeed, you can follow these steps: https://www.stellarinfo.com/blog/how-to-...bytes/amp/. It’s wise to back up important data beforehand to avoid loss.
It's a SATA SSD. Yes, I can view the SMART information from the drive—everything appears normal and it shows 100 health. The drive I purchased a month ago is still under warranty. I just returned from the store where it was bought; they checked the SMART data and confirmed the drive is in good condition. They advised reinstalling Windows, as they didn't understand why my partitions vanished. I explained that if this happens again, they should replace it. They agreed. I'm currently at home trying to recover data and reinstall Windows. I plan to use your 30-minute on/off method before formatting the drive.