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Intel ATA TRIM firmware update bricking X25-M SSDs

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Engadget is reporting that there have been confirmed cases of Intel’s newest firmware update and toolbox rendering the X25-M SSD inoperable under Windows 7. Intel officially responded, saying

Yes, we have been contacted by users with issues with the firmware upgrade for our 34nm SSDs and we are investigating. We take all sightings and issues seriously and are working toward resolution. We have temporarily taken down the firmware link while we investigate.

No further word is available yet, nor is there any known resolution for consumers whose drives have been damaged by the update.

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2 Comments:

  1. Luan
    Guest

    No problems with my two drives (160GB and 80GB). OSes are Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (Core7 I920) and OS X Snow Leopard (MacBookPro).

  2. MachineDog
    Icrontic Technician

    I saw the rage face and grinned from ear to ear, have yet to read the article.

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