It seems your NVMe drive might be damaged. What should you do next?
It seems your NVMe drive might be damaged. What should you do next?
My NVMe unit is the KINGSTON SNV2S1000G. I attempted to launch Windows but ended up in BIOS. The disk wasn’t present, so I tried Linux recovery on another USB and managed to access it, though writing failed. I suspected an EFI issue, then used winRE on a third USB, which reported it couldn’t write due to a read-only state. In Mint I saw IO errors and no writes possible.
I checked for degradation signs—low space warnings appeared even with only about 400GB used. It seems this model was known for reliability issues. After some research, it looks like the seller had a reputation for poor quality. I wondered if cloning all partitions to another NVMe would work using tools like Clonezilla, or if I should avoid it (though I can still read). My main data lives on Proton Drive, but many files and apps are scattered across drives, making setup tricky.
Here’s a quick SMART report for reference:
Mint@mint:~$ sudo smartctl -a /dev/nvme0n1
Result shows severe health issues, low spare capacity, and temperature warnings.
I’m considering risking a clone if it helps, but I’m aware of the potential downsides. The external drive with my games is safe for now.
It indicates the SSD is non-functional and cannot be salvaged. For important information, consider attempting recovery via a USB enclosure, though success is unlikely. Once resolved, proceed with an RMA and receive a replacement SSD from Kingston.
I'm expecting it this way. Having an extra 1tb NVMe (WD SN770) means I might use that. Kingston really didn't leave a good impression after this. Cooler Master should also pay attention to these issues instead of ignoring them. It seems like I'll have to upgrade my PC now. Then I might face a PSU failure and everything could get ruined.
Not yet GG, NAND initiates the Surrender vote. The SSD needs to be copyable or clonable, and the recommended RMA process is likely.
I tried running the test once more, but now it only shows general stats like temperature instead of detailed info. It seems like the device isn’t working properly.
Consider using Acronis® True Image for Kingston or simply lock it in place while advocating for a data recovery solution.
Unless your data isn't backed up on this device, choosing RMA is the top choice. They offer a solid warranty ranging from three to five years based on your location. It's worth noting that Kingston faces similar issues too. If you've noticed many high-end Samsung drives failing, it's likely due to the Nand chips. These are designed to fail intentionally because of how they store data. Although they're affordable and pack a lot of information, using FRAM chips would extend their lifespan but at a higher cost and with significantly reduced storage capacity—about one-tenth to one-quarter of what you'd get. Have a great day!
I realized it was too late to fix it, and I might end up breaking it further because I can't erase it.
Some people still deny it, but Kingston has a bad reputation for this... They might switch to inferior controllers once top models are removed from reviews. Short version: avoid Kingston (or Seagate too).
Alright, I understand. I had a couple of problems too, and there was this problem with their "top of the line" NVMe drives... Honestly, I’d prefer SATA EVO 850s—they’re really dependable if you can get them—but the fact that NVMe units are so small makes them useful or even essential in certain situations (like laptops).