Windows 10: SSD Drive not detected

Hi, I had encountered a problem in my SSD drive. It was not detected in 'Computer' part in my file but in the 'Disk Management' the file is shown but only show--> Disk 1 Removable Z: No mediaI have tried all sorts of solutions provided in the internet but none of the worked. I also tried the 'DISKPART' but it only says 'Cannot open volume for direct access'. The SSD drive was still working yesterday but when I woke up it's not working anymore.

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Cloning to SSD then swapping drive letters


@SamHobbs
What you want done is very simple and can be done in short period of time. Here's my suggestion:
There's 2 modes that Windows can be installed: UEFI and the old legacy MBR. Open Disk Management, look at the disk where your C drive is, if there's a

1. EFI System Partition, your Windows was installed using UEFI.
2. System Reserved partition, your Windows was installed using MBR

Next, Connect your SSD to an available Sata port (no need to format or do anything). Download: Macrium Reflect Free . Install and run. Follow the steps below:

1. From Macrium, click on image this disk under your C drive and save it to either an Internal or External Drive. This will create a single backup image of the whole disk containing your C drive.
2. Again, from Macrium, click on Restore tab and select the image created from step 1, Select your SSD as the destination drive, click Next->Finish
3. Exit Macrium. If your Windows was installed using MBR, Open disk management and make sure the SSD is marked "Active" else go to next step.
4. Shutdown your PC. Disconnect the HD containing Windows C drive then connect your SSD to it.
5. Reboot. Your PC should boot and the Windows should have C as the drive letter.

NOTE: The procedure above is to backup your Windows to an image file then copy it back to the SSD. This ensures proper cluster size aligment for the SSD. In addition, Macrium also perform Trimming for the SSD. This is more preferable than cloning.

 

Fall Creators update installed, secondary SSD not detected

Hi,

There are different factors that can contribute as to why an SSD that you have is not being detected on your computer. This could be due to device drivers that need to be updated or system files that got corrupted. For us to resolve your concern, kindly
answer the questions below:

• Were there any other changes made on your computer prior to the issue occurring?
• Is the SSD drive that you have an internal or external one?
• Have you already check in disk management of the SSD drive is being detected?
• What is the build number of the Windows 10 Fall Creators version that is installed on your computer?

We look forward to your response to our queries.

 

Windows 10 Does not detect SSD

Hi

This depends on model to model of the motherboard. Typically you restart your device and press del (or sometimes a different key like F1, etc.) to go into it. This lists all the settings for the motherboard.

Inside the BIOS there is typically one which lists your drives and the boot order. We need to check if the disk is listed in there. If it’s not then I’d suggest firstly checking and replacing the cables, moving to a different SATA port if possible. After that
it may be the SSD is faulty.

Kind regards,

Carl.