Laptop BitLocker failing on drive with wear leveling count limit

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The SSD has distributed writes so much that all cells are reaching their limit.

Symptoms
  • Slow performance
  • SMART warning
  • BitLocker timeout
Possible Causes
  • Heavy usage
  • Old SSD

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Check SMART Attribute 173

Monitor "Wear Leveling Count".

2

Check Life Percentage

Look for "Remaining Life" in SSD utility.

3

Replace SSD

The drive is at the end of its useful life.

When to See a Technician

Wear leveling ensures even wear, but eventually, all cells wear out together.

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