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I already asked a question here a few days ago regarding problems during startup of my freshly installed Windows 8.1 on my new Samsung Evo 850.
Now, after a sudden bluescreen, the SSD is not recognized by BIOS anymore. I checked the SATA and power cable, but everything seems to be good. What can I do?

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This sounds like the SSD has failed and died, hence it not being seen in BIOS - check it in another system to verify if you can. As with various other components, if an SSD survives the first month of use the chances are it will continue working until it dies of natural wear. Sadly it looks like yours didn't make it...

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  • I am not able to check it at the moment. But I checked that the cables are fine by plugging in my HDD.
    – Benjoyo
    Mar 5, 2015 at 10:11
  • After plugging the SSD back in, it is recognized again. But still that of cause doesn't give me a good feeling...
    – Benjoyo
    Mar 5, 2015 at 10:56
  • That's a relief. Are you using locking SATA connectors? Always a good idea. If I were you I'd download the Samsung Magician software which will let you check the drive's health and run firmware updates if available - samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/minisite/SSD/global/… Mar 5, 2015 at 10:58
  • Both good ideas. I will do that.
    – Benjoyo
    Mar 5, 2015 at 10:59
  • The health is "good" is that the best result or did it already take damage? Also AHCI seems to be disabled. Is it save to simply turn it on?
    – Benjoyo
    Mar 5, 2015 at 11:18

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