Faulty Intel SSD Hard Drives

Dan_Iggulden

I bought 2 160GB Intel SSD's from eBay about 6 months ago, they had a 90 day warranty. I didn't try to use them until recently and whilst they worked fine initially, I have since connected them to a USB to Micro Sata adaptor I bought from eBay and I think it has blown something inside them as now neither of them are working.
Any ideas techies?

d123

Dan_Iggulden wrote: »

, I have since connected them to a USB to Micro Sata adaptor I bought from eBay and I think it has blown something inside them as now neither of them are working.
Any ideas techies?

When you buy replacements don't connect them to some Chinese no brand adaptor?

CoolHotCold

I have to ask, are they genuine?

Dan_Iggulden

D123, hindsight is a wonderful thing, thanks for the advice!

CHC: I believe so... I paid near RRP for them from a reputable seller, is there any way of me checking?

Dan_Iggulden

So anyone know anyone who can repair these sort of things?

fwor

Does this utility tell you anything useful about the status of the drives?

If you are connecting them to a "known good" controller and they are simply not responding then I'd hazard a guess that they are probably ready to be recycled. However, I would contact Intel first, as they may do something for you as a gesture of goodwill (if you don't mention using a cheap no-name Chinese SATA adaptor!).

Dan_Iggulden

Tried that already, doesn't even see the drives.

I am using a controller that I know is good now but it seems as though the damage is already done. Intel customer support won't do anything as they want to see a proof of purchase from a company which I can't provide as I only have a Paypal order. £450 wasted on drives and there is nothing I can do about it, a very expensive lesson indeed!

Thanks to everyone that tried to help.