SSD Dead?

So I decide to do some cable management and use better cables while rear mounting my ssd. I switch out the cables,rear mount the ssd, then boot to test and the ssd is no longer seen by the bios. I tried 3 different sata connectors and 3 different power connectors....still no ssd detected. I'm confused it was just working fine. Any ideas?

Hi Dude,

Just a suggestion. Are you able to test the SSD in another computer to see if it is recognised there?

Cheers

Dave

Yes, it is not recognized in another computer too. I just find it hard to believe it died like that.

It sounds very strange indeed.

You may need to update the Firmware, there is hope :)

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If you use the Linux bootable tools to update the firmware then yes, 
it will update the firmware on all OCZ drives; 
but if you use the OCZ Toolbox then it will only update the drive you select

Source: SSD isn't recognized until I unplug/plug back in power to it? - SSD - Storage


Is your BIOS up-to-date?

cheers

Dave

Dave, thanks for helping. Mine is a crucial M4, will that work? I have unplugged and switched the the data and power cable in 2 computers, still not there.

No! :) My point was that a Firmware update may fix the issue.

I shouldn't have posted the Linux bit really as that method wont work..........

However this may make amends, it is a guide for updating Crucial M4 from USB using SysLinux :):

HOWTO: Update SSD Firmware with bootable USB Stick - Crucial Community

Or not, as you need to get the drive recognised for this to work , try unpugging the power from the SSD replugging and reboot.

If you can get the Firmware updated...somehow...It may fix.

Cheers

Dave

That IS weird. Were you noticing any slowdowns or anything of that sort before doing this cable management?
When you give it power for a little bit does it get mildly warm or anything to indicate its on?

This is irrelevant but this is exactly why I am staying away from SSD's. I just can't trust them yet.

I hope you get it working

I had the latest firmware installed already.

Show us your SSD performance 2

Doug, what happens if you unplug every drive in your PC except for the SSD and try booting up?