[ale] OT: failed SSD and Windows

[Calvin Harrigan]

On 2/8/2022 09:55, Boris Borisov via Ale wrote:
> Hard drive have failed on machine that works 24-7. Would you try to 
> reformat SSD or simply install new one.
>
> Considering the limited write cycles for SSD is likely damage beyond 
> repair?
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Most SSDs have wear leveling algos and spare sectors. If failures are 
manifesting, it's probably time to replace. Fortunately, they are not 
longer much more expensive than magnetic disks.