[SOLVED] Why does my SSD prevent my computer from booting?

[JSlate5]

I have gone through 3 different WD Blue "3D NAND" SSDs. I have returned the first two because I thought they were defective. When the SSD is plugged in, my computer will not boot. Like it will not even turn on. When I unplug it, the computer turns on fine. If I plug the SSD in while the computer is running, it will shutoff. I do not think this is a PSU issue, as I'm testing with all other drives unplugged. My motherboard is an MSI Z270 Plus (MS-7A59).

 

[rgd1101]

m.2 or 2.5"?
try different slot/port?

 

[JSlate5]

m.2 or 2.5"?
try different slot/port?

It's 2.5" and sadly, yes I've tried all ports. Also tried different cables.

 

[Ketchup79]

"If I plug the SSD in while the computer is running, it will shutoff. "

Why did you think this would be OK? Is this a server? Did you do this with all of them?

Assuming it's a normal desktop, it sounds like a short it the power cable. How many power cables have you tried?

 

[fzabkar]

Did you do this?

Warning: do not interchange modular PSU cables:
http://www.hddoracle.com/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=2545

If so, then you have probably shorted the 5V TVS diode or e-fuse on each of your SSDs.

TVS Diode FAQ:
http://www.hddoracle.com/viewtopic.php?f=100&t=86

PCB protection devices - Electronic Fuse:
http://www.hddoracle.com/viewtopic.php?f=100&t=1615&p=16066#p8872

 

[JSlate5]

Did you do this?

Warning: do not interchange modular PSU cables:
http://www.hddoracle.com/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=2545

If so, then you have probably shorted the 5V TVS diode or e-fuse on each of your SSDs.

TVS Diode FAQ:
http://www.hddoracle.com/viewtopic.php?f=100&t=86

PCB protection devices - Electronic Fuse:
http://www.hddoracle.com/viewtopic.php?f=100&t=1615&p=16066#p8872

No, I never switched PSU cables. Also, I have a USB SATA reader that I plugged into my laptop. This drive isn't detectable when I go into Windows "Create and Manage Hard Disk Partitions"

I think something is frying these drives, but I don't know what.

 

[JSlate5]

"If I plug the SSD in while the computer is running, it will shutoff. "

Why did you think this would be OK? Is this a server? Did you do this with all of them?

Assuming it's a normal desktop, it sounds like a short it the power cable. How many power cables have you tried?

As far as SATA power cables go, several of them. See my other reply, though. This thing isn't even reading on an external drive reader.

 

[Ketchup79]

You should never plug/unplug a drive from a running computer unless you have that option enabled in the BIOS AND the drive supports that feature. That could very well be what is frying your drive.