Apacer SSD forced itself into read-only mode -- how can this be reversed? Anyone know what pw Apacer uses? (slrpnk.net)

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cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/21033639

The background is here. In short, an SSD with the “Apacer” brand froze itself into read-only mode, presumably due to reaching a point of poor reliability.

The data on the drive is useless. It was part way through installing linux when it happened. I would like to reverse that switch to make one last write operation (to write a live linux distro), which thereafter can be read-only.

I have heard some speculation that the manufacturer uses password to impose read-only mode. If true, then the password would be in the drive’s firmware. Does anyone know what Apacer uses for this password?

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[-] BilboBargains@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

It sucks that we can't maintain much of our machinery. This problem is most acute with anything that has embedded code. Good luck with your search.

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