Laptop BitLocker failing on drive with program fail count limit

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The SSD is failing to write data to its flash cells, indicating hardware death.

Symptoms
  • Write errors
  • System crash
  • BitLocker error
Possible Causes
  • Flash cell wear
  • Voltage instability

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Check SMART Attribute 171

Monitor "Program Fail Count".

2

Backup Immediately

The drive is becoming read-only.

3

Replace SSD

Hardware failure is imminent.

When to See a Technician

Program failures mean the SSD can no longer store new data; encryption will fail immediately.

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