Problem with SSD storage device.
Problem with SSD storage device.
It looks like you're dealing with a persistent problem involving your gaming SSD. After several attempts to fix it, the drive continues to show high disk usage even when Windows Task Manager isn't showing much activity. The system hangs and restarts repeatedly, and the drive appears as a local disk on other computers but doesn’t respond well. You've tried diagnostics, reformatting with Magician, Aomei, and even using an enclosure, yet nothing seems to work. Your goal is to recover the data or use it as a backup. It seems the drive might be damaged beyond repair, though you're considering options like data recovery services or accepting the loss. If you want practical steps, I can suggest further troubleshooting or recovery methods.
If the device remains under warranty, I’d arrange for it to be sent in for RMA. It seems like a failing controller or possibly a faulty NAND chip—since the Samsung app doesn’t work, the chances aren’t good. Recovering data would likely be very expensive, and if the information isn’t critical, there’s little point in spending time or money. If you managed to get it back to normal operation (unlikely), would you really rely on it for backup?
I contacted Samsung because their warranty is still active, and they informed me of some misleading information since I purchased it from Amazon—they refused to recognize the warranty. I also attempted online support, but the RMA process repeatedly encountered errors and failed issues. I’m uncertain whether I should follow up with them to address this matter. Regarding reliability, I’m hesitant—maybe consider backing it up elsewhere or using a different storage method.