Intel SSD going bad??

[bastage]

So I have 2 intel x18m's. I have been running them in raid 0 fince I got them in april. Well I haven't used near half the capacity so I decided to take one out to use it in my SageTV server since it also acts as a seedbox & general storage for several PC's.. Well I turned off the system, Disconnected one drive & powered it back on. I went in & changed the SATA to AHCI from RAID where it has been & proceeded to install windows. Well windows install couldnt find the drive. I Downloaded the AHCI drivers & tried installing with them. Still couldnt find it. Switched to IDE mode in the bios, No change. Hooked this up in the other computer & it wasnt seen there either. I Then swapped to the other drive & everything worked fine 1st time through.

So what would cause this to just poof be bad like that.

Also this isnt being seen by the bios in either system now.

 

[NoxTek]

So what would cause this to just poof be bad like that.

Static discharge from you touching it, defective drive that just decided to die, gremlins, god hates you, etc...

If you bought it in April it should still be under warranty from Intel. I would consult their website's support section for RMA information.

 

[john4200]

How are you powering it? Some sort of adapter from molex or standard SATA power to the connector on the X18? If an adapter, have you tried swapping the adapter from the known working SSD to the apparently non-functioning SSD? Also try swapping the SATA data cable if you have not already.

 

[bastage]

How are you powering it? Some sort of adapter from molex or standard SATA power to the connector on the X18? If an adapter, have you tried swapping the adapter from the known working SSD to the apparently non-functioning SSD? Also try swapping the SATA data cable if you have not already.

This pretty much hit the nail on the head..

These were the Dane-Elec Kit so they ahve a 1.8" to 2.5" adapter included. Well I pulled the bad drive from the enclosure & put it back & it sometimes works now. I am afraid I will have to get in contact with Dane Elec to see if those can be replaced.

Any what way about it though this blows as its seriously screwing up my evening & now I cant do all of what I wanted to do.

 

[Old Hippie]

I am afraid I will have to get in contact with Dane Elec to see if those can be replaced.

Can't the drive be used without the adaptor?

It's not really needed for anything?

 

[john4200]

Who needs power for their drive, anyway?

 

[Old Hippie]

Who needs power for their drive, anyway?

 

[bastage]

Can't the drive be used without the adaptor?

It's not really needed for anything?

It is.. Atleast to a point. The 1.8" drives are not the asme connectors as the 2.5" & 3.5" that were used to. Otherwise I wouldnt even bother with the adapters as it would be just as simple as a little bit of velcro tape & call it a day.

 

[Old Hippie]

The 1.8" drives are not the asme connectors as the 2.5" & 3.5" that were used to.

I'm sure I've read about the mini-plugs that 1.8" drives use and I'm sure they make an adaptor like this.

I'm not aware of any other function that requires the case....I suppose I should have spelled that out....it seems to be confusing some readers and I want everyone to understand....even the slow learners.

As you stated......

Otherwise I wouldnt even bother with the adapters as it would be just as simple as a little bit of velcro tape & call it a day.

I guess it would just boil down to which is cheaper and what price the OP puts on "aesthetics".

PSSS...I just thought I'd add that I've had 3 Intel drives die on me for no apparent reason....it's not that uncommon.

 

[john4200]

That's not a good adapter. It uses a molex connector instead of a standard-size SATA-power connector. SATA power has 3.3, 5, and 12V. Molex only has 5 and 12V. If you use that adapter, better hope the SSD does not need 3.3V.

 

[bastage]

I Don't even have any molex power connectors in my case.. At all.. & I would prefer not to. I Did use such an adapter for a slim optical drive once before. I wonder if its the same beast. I Found one for that that was just a adapter at the back of the unit, & not any type of cable that I would prefer.

 

[john4200]

micro-SATA to 15-pin SATA-power adapters:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...00464&cm_re=micro_SATA-_-12-200-464-_-Product
http://www.amazon.com/Micro-Sata-sata-Cable-m/dp/B002OVNWSK
http://estore.circuitassembly.com/p...Pin-SATA-Power-7-Pin-Female-SATA-Adapter.html
http://estore.circuitassembly.com/products/Micro-SATA-to-22-Pin-Male-SATA-Adapter-3-inch.html


http://www.digitalintelligence.com/cart/ComputerForensicsProducts/MicroSATA-Adapter.html

If your SATA power connector supplies 3.3V, you can use the less expensive passive adapters (check for the orange wire on the side with the notch). If your connector does not have 3.3V, you will need a more expensive active adapter that generates the 3.3V (using 5V and 12V).

 

[bastage]

micro-SATA to 15-pin SATA-power adapters:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...00464&cm_re=micro_SATA-_-12-200-464-_-Product
http://www.amazon.com/Micro-Sata-sata-Cable-m/dp/B002OVNWSK
http://estore.circuitassembly.com/p...Pin-SATA-Power-7-Pin-Female-SATA-Adapter.html
http://estore.circuitassembly.com/products/Micro-SATA-to-22-Pin-Male-SATA-Adapter-3-inch.html


http://www.digitalintelligence.com/cart/ComputerForensicsProducts/MicroSATA-Adapter.html

If your SATA power connector supplies 3.3V, you can use the less expensive passive adapters (check for the orange wire on the side with the notch). If your connector does not have 3.3V, you will need a more expensive active adapter that generates the 3.3V (using 5V and 12V).

I went ahead & ordered a pair of these. I figure I may as well ditch the 2.5" adapter in the main rig as well.