[SOLVED] PC asking for SSD password when one was never set ?

[MisterMusty]

Whenever I boot my PC I get a password screen asking for a User Password for my HDD. I have never set one of these and no one else uses my computer. If I press escape it says "Incorrect password. HDD Locked" and then my computer boots. I can no longer see the drive in my file explorer. Is this drive dead? It appeared in the explorer the first time after it said it was locked and I could see my files, but then I shut off my pc and unplugged the SATA cable and plugged it back in, and now it won't show up at all anymore. I'm not sure what exactly I am supposed to do at this point.

https://imgur.com/a/bKN64D4

Specs:
CPU: Intel i5 10600K
GPU: Sapphire Nitro+ RX 5700XT
Mobo: Asus ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming
RAM: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 3600mhz CL16
PSU: Rosewill RBR1000 1000W
Intel 660p 500GB SSD
Teamgroup L5 3D Lite 480GB SSD (The drive with the issue)

 

[Ralston18]

Your computer will boot and you do have access to the C: drive and OS - correct?

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Forum rules prohibit assisting with passwords, security workarounds, etc.

There is no way for us to know the full truth of the matter.

This SSD:

https://www.newegg.com/team-group-l5-lite-3d-480gb/p/N82E16820331049

Take a look a the Newegg reviews.

My suggestion is that you try to wipe the SSD for reuse. Or contact Teamgroup and to determine if the SSD is indeed faulty and eligible for RMA.

Closing thread accordingly.