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Error Code 2000-0142 on a SSD
I am having trouble with a laptop booting up. On bootup I keep getting error code 2000-0142 "Short Self Test Failed" but the laptop has a SSD not a HDD. It is on an Inspiron model 13-7378. I found it hard to believe the SSD failed so soon. I purchased a SATA to USB adapter which is way cheaper than a new SSD. When I plug the adapter into another laptop's USB the SSD works perfectly fine. I can view all the files, pictures, documents and etc. This leads me to believe the SSD is working fine. I reinstalled the SSD after checking it, cleared the BIOS error message log, and I am STILL getting the same error and the laptop will not boot. What else can this error code mean if there is nothing wrong with the SSD?
nyc10036
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Posted August 30th, 2020 12:00
Being able to boot is different from the SSD being readable when plugged into an adapter and used essentially as a USB flash drive.
Since it is a bootable SSD, try booting with it while still in the enclosure on the other laptop.
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