# Windows 11 SSD failures could be caused by glitchy drive firmware – here's what you need to know

> SSD failures might be down to the use of pre-release Phison firmware That's the conclusion of an investigation by a PC enthusiast group in China We're told it's verified by Phison engineers, but we need to be cautious…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/windows-11-ssd-failures-could-be-caused-by-glitchy-drive-firmware-heres-what-you-need-to-know?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68bf2156c7c24c286842c347)
- **Published:** 2025-09-08
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #firmware #drive #failures #group #phison #release #windows #caused
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/68bf2156c7c24c286842c347

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