A5623@alien.topB to Data HoarderEnglish · 2 years ago

Is it possible to manipulate SSD SMART data ( like resetting the TBW value)

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Is it possible to manipulate SSD SMART data ( like resetting the TBW value)

A5623@alien.topB to Data HoarderEnglish · 2 years ago

I saw a good offer for a used ssd, and I wonder if the SMART data can be spoofed.

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Yes SSD SMART data can be reset. I wouldn’t buy used SSDs as they’re more risky than HDD since they have finite amounts of write before failure.

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