Consider your SSD's condition and usage before worrying. Regular maintenance and proper storage can extend its lifespan.
Consider your SSD's condition and usage before worrying. Regular maintenance and proper storage can extend its lifespan.
I finished assembling my PC build about four weeks ago, and the operating system was installed on a Samsung 980 PRO. It’s newer than the firmware issues that affected previous drives. The motherboard featured a stylish NVMe heatsink which I placed over the SSD. Everything functioned properly. Last weekend I was out for breakfast and didn’t adjust the blinds, so sunlight hit the board. Since I’m in Ontario, Canada, and it was sunset, I returned to see UEFI active but no boot drive detected. I remembered the heatsink had a “REMOVE” label and forgot to take it off, so I had to reinstall on a SATA SSD and reached out for help. Recently I tried the 980 PRO back into its original M.2 slot and it worked perfectly. After moving it again, it also functioned well. Given the situation, should I be concerned about future reliability? I’m still using a SATA SSD because updating Windows meant a fresh trial of PingPlotter for my ongoing ISP challenges. Tldr – I’m confident the drive is fine now and should work safely.
If it brings you peace of mind, I recommend returning it for repair. Honestly, I wouldn't keep any important information on it after it's been inactive for a short time.