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December 11, 2013 12:24:04 AM

I have 2 hard drives in my computer.
A 50GB solid state HD which I use to run my programs from (Windows 7) and a 2TB standard HD with all my data stored on it.

My computer froze today and will now only start up with the 2TB HD (after I loaded windows onto it etc).

Can you recommended how I can gain access the Solid state drive (if at all) and also then test it? It does not show up in Windows Explorer at all.

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December 11, 2013 1:22:53 AM

Check your sata cables. try process of elimination. remove the 1tb and retain the ssd.
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December 11, 2013 4:17:19 AM

does it show up in the BIOS, say in the boot sequence selection? If it does, then it is your OS that is not detecting the drive but the cables are connected properly.
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December 11, 2013 4:19:57 AM

If it shows up in the BIOS but not in your OS, go to Computer Management -> Storage -> Disk Management. It is possible that the SSD is unallocated and you need to re-create the volume.
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December 11, 2013 4:57:30 PM

Unplugged the working drive (thanks Adrian), machine boots to a black screen with the following:

Loading Operating System...
Boot fron CD/DVD
DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK & PRESS ENTER

Have then tried putting in the Win7 disk, it tries to install to a certain point but can't find the drive/drivers? Does this means it's beyond help.

Also reconnected everything, and tried going through Computer Management/Storage etc. (thanks nicholask89) can't see the drive listed in there or not 100% sure how to find it to try and re-create the volume - help.
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December 11, 2013 5:20:43 PM

OK have found the SS HD in Computer Management, showing it as "RAW" and requires formatting as no recognised file sytem.
If I reformat it, could I potentially still rely on it to run my computer or should I just cut my losses and by a new drive?
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December 11, 2013 6:14:26 PM

you could reformat it first before buying a new drive. If problem still persist then buy a new one. Just a reminder be safe on what you put in the drive for the moment as you dont know when it will happen again.
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December 15, 2013 1:06:09 AM

Ok, thanks for your help Adrian - tried all you mentioned, no luck. Time for an new one... :-)
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