Published Apr 26, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT Abid covers consumer hardware, gaming, and platform updates with an emphasis on accuracy, clarity, and reader-first context. He holds a BSc in Computer Science and Engineering, and his work can be found in multiple publications, including Notebookcheck . Outside of work, he enjoys exploring new gaming hardware, testing system performance, and keeping up with developments across the broader tech landscape. Most people don't think to check the SSD's health until something goes wrong. While it's true that these drives are more durable and reliable than hard drives with physical discs, many things can still go wrong. The primary solid-state drive on my PC is a little over three years old, and it hasn't shown any warning signs yet. As the system booted and the files opened as quickly as they should, I assumed nothing was wrong with the SSD.…