SSD might be dead :(

[Stalker_26]

Evening all,

Have a crucial M550 mSata SSD.
When i connect it via USB to my pc, a window pops up saying i need to format it before use, when i format it, and error pops up - Windows was unable to complete the format.

In Comp Management, it shows as Unallocated, if i right click it, i can only select properties
In Device manager-properties, it shows as working fine, under the volumes tab it shows as Type: Unknown, Status: Not Initialised, Partition Style: N/A.

Any suggestions? will be connecting it direct to Mobo later when i get time

Thanks!

Stalker

 

[wazza300]

try leaving it unplugged without power for an hour or two then try

don't know much about msata cards but it could have entered freeze state

 

[moogle]

If it shows up in windows, then it isn't dead?

Have you tried formatting it on another PC or another OS?

 

[Stalker_26]

hhhmmm, connecting via USB gives me a cyclic redundancy error.
Connecting direct to mobo gives me a perfectly working SSD.

So, its the bin for the mSata to Sata adapter then

 

[ED209]

does seem that way, at least the drive is ok