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Yes, mount your SSD properly. Take that standoff out (it's in the wrong spot by the way), take it down to your local hardware store, and find a replacement screw.  2.0 x 3mm (CM2x3-3.3)

 

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not entirely sure where to put this – but i need a bit of help.

i recently got a pc and was told i have to replace the ssd.  there is no m.2 screw to hold it down (i checked for a spare screw and there was none either).  i messed with powering the pc on and such, it runs fine at first.  but when i install something, the disk usage shoots straight to 100% and bluescreens.  i’m wondering what the issue is here?  is it because it’s not properly installed or the ssd has it’s own issue?  i attached a photo of the ssd btw.  thanks.  

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2 hours ago, jinka said:

not entirely sure where to put this – but i need a bit of help.

i recently got a pc and was told i have to replace the ssd.  there is no m.2 screw to hold it down (i checked for a spare screw and there was none either).  i messed with powering the pc on and such, it runs fine at first.  but when i install something, the disk usage shoots straight to 100% and bluescreens.  i’m wondering what the issue is here?  is it because it’s not properly installed or the ssd has it’s own issue?  i attached a photo of the ssd btw.  thanks.  

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There are also kits, which come with a proper screwdriver and other bits like this one Amazon.com: SGTKJSJS M.2 Screw Kit,NVMe Screw m.2 SSD Mounting Kit，Compatible ASUS Motherboard : Electronics

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i want to create a new post because i urgently want a response.  i was recently given a pc by dad’s friend and he told me i need to replace the ssd.  i played around with it a bit and after some time the disk usage shoots to 100% and the pc bluescreens.  i was told it’s a mounting issue at first but even after being properly mounted, it still shoots to 100 and bluescreens.  i don’t know the issue here, can anyone help?  should i just go ahead and get the replacement?  i wanted a reply quickly because i may go ahead and go today.  thanks

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4 minutes ago, AAVVIronAlex said:

Are you sure that it is an SSD? It could be a HDD. Anyway they are both dead/dying. Buy a new SSD, they are pretty cheap.

yes, it is a phison ssd.  i ran crystaldiskinfo, the health is 99%.  unsure what health is considered dying but i will still be buying a new one

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43 minutes ago, AAVVIronAlex said:

Can you verify that the slot is not the issue? Do you have another drive? 

 

I had sata drives that did not work properly because of a cable.

i don’t have another drive on me unfortunately.  how would the slot be the issue, exactly?  just curious.  i will update when i buy the new ssd.

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2 hours ago, jinka said:

i don’t have another drive on me unfortunately.  how would the slot be the issue, exactly?  just curious.  i will update when i buy the new ssd.

Does the motherboard have another slot, also, I do not really know what kinds of issues there are regarding slots, but I sure know that it can be because of the slot, judging from my experience.

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