M.2 NVMe SSD Not Detected Anymore

[LemonCarInc]

I've been having problems with my SSD, although these developed after it was working. I originally installed it, and it was working fine. It than disconnected randomly, and wasn't showing up until I switched it to my other M.2 port. It worked for a bit, but suddenly stopped again. This time I felt it and it was very hot. I switched it back to the other port, but it isn't being detected at all anymore. Mind you the second M.2 port doesn't have a heat spreader on it like the first one did. Is the M.2 dead? It has only been in use for about a day.

Motherboard: https://www.newegg.ca/msi-performance-gaming-b450-gaming-pro-carbon-ac/p/N82E16813144188?Item=N82E16813144188

M.2 SSD: https://www.newegg.ca/xpg-sx8100-1tb/p/0D9-0017-001A1?Item=9SIAFC3AHX9379

[Arcanekitten]

3 minutes ago, LemonCarInc said:

I've been having problems with my SSD, although these developed after it was working. I originally installed it, and it was working fine. It than disconnected randomly, and wasn't showing up until I switched it to my other M.2 port. It worked for a bit, but suddenly stopped again. This time I felt it and it was very hot. I switched it back to the other port, but it isn't being detected at all anymore. Mind you the second M.2 port doesn't have a heat spreader on it like the first one did. Is the M.2 dead? It has only been in use for about a day.

Motherboard: https://www.newegg.ca/msi-performance-gaming-b450-gaming-pro-carbon-ac/p/N82E16813144188?Item=N82E16813144188

M.2 SSD: https://www.newegg.ca/xpg-sx8100-1tb/p/0D9-0017-001A1?Item=9SIAFC3AHX9379

An NVME drive overheating without any load is never good sign. Even if it was the overheating that still would be a reason to return it because the design is faulty. I looked at the newegg page of that NVME drive. Seems like you're not the only one having issues with the drive being dead on arrival as I can see about 10 reviews stating the same. 

 

I would personally contact Newegg about this and request a refund and go with another brand or ask for a replacement. 

[LemonCarInc]

15 minutes ago, Arcanekitten said:

An NVME drive overheating without any load is never good sign. Even if it was the overheating that still would be a reason to return it because the design is faulty. I looked at the newegg page of that NVME drive. Seems like you're not the only one having issues with the drive being dead on arrival as I can see about 10 reviews stating the same. 

 

I would personally contact Newegg about this and request a refund and go with another brand or ask for a replacement. 

I've decided that I should just refund it than, because yeah, an SSD should be lasting longer than 2 days.

I'm thinking of getting this Intel one instead: https://www.newegg.ca/intel-660p-series-1tb/p/N82E16820167462

[Arcanekitten]

17 minutes ago, LemonCarInc said:

I've decided that I should just refund it than, because yeah, an SSD should be lasting longer than 2 days.

I'm thinking of getting this Intel one instead: https://www.newegg.ca/intel-660p-series-1tb/p/N82E16820167462

Running the exact same one! Great NVME m.2 SSD.

[LemonCarInc]

2 minutes ago, Arcanekitten said:

Running the exact same one! Great NVME m.2 SSD.

Alright thanks! Gonna pull the trigger on the buy than.