Laptop BitLocker failing on drive with firmware corruption

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The drive's internal operating system is corrupted, causing erratic behavior.

Symptoms
  • Drive not detected
  • Wrong capacity shown
  • System crash
Possible Causes
  • Failed update
  • Power surge
  • Hardware bug

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Reflash Firmware

Use the manufacturer's utility to reinstall firmware.

2

Power Cycle

Perform a "cold boot" of the drive.

3

Replace Drive

Firmware corruption often indicates a failing flash chip.

When to See a Technician

Firmware is the "brain" of the drive; if it's corrupted, the drive cannot be trusted.

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