SSD issue leading to blue screen or failure to boot
SSD issue leading to blue screen or failure to boot
Are you referring to the Phison controller? It's considered a myth and doesn't impact regular users. If the drive is failing, storing files elsewhere only replicates the same risk. You need a BACKUP—copies of the files on a separate device, not moved. Two copies, each on a different device.
The stop code INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE indicates Windows isn’t locating or accessing the right boot partition, not indicating SSD failure. Your Diskpart images show both drives appear healthy, meaning your files remain intact. Typically, this stems from issues like a corrupted boot partition, damaged boot files, BIOS configuration changes (AHCI/RAID/boot order), or missing storage controller drivers after an update. It’s usually a boot configuration or driver problem rather than hardware failure. A clean installation using the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool, along with running bootrec /fixboot and /rebuildbcd from recovery, often fixes it. The positive side is your data is likely safe; the issue lies with Windows’ boot process.
You're doing the right thing by securing the drive with BitLocker. The notifications are likely prompting you to back up or format the drive for recovery. It won't delete your data unless you choose to erase it during formatting. Just follow the prompts carefully to ensure safe recovery.