Both SSD Drives Were Not Detected, And Now I Know Why!

Parts-People Dell Laptop Experts October 25, 2025
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This Dell XPS 9500 laptop was shipped in for repair because it would no longer detect NVME or SSD drives. The motherboard was deemed bad, but I attempted to save it. 🛠️Need Replacement Parts or Repair for your Dell or Alienware Laptop https://www.parts-people.com/ Get Parts-People Merch https://partspeople.myspreadshop.com/ We have specialized exclusively in Dell laptops since 2002 and stock more than 500k genuine OEM Dell laptop parts. 💻Dell XPS 9500 Parts https://ppci.me/c/143/1437 🙎‍♂️About me I (Nathan) have been working on and repairing Dell laptops for more than 25 years, and in 2002, I started Parts-People.com, which is a company that specializes exclusively in Dell and Alienware laptops. We buy out and stock all of Dell's laptop inventory, which Dell no longer stocks. We now have more than 500K Dell genuine OEM parts in our warehouse and have become the number one place for Dell laptop owners. You can purchase parts to repair your own laptop or send it in and have me or one of our Dell experts service your machine. 🍺🍺Buy Me A Bourbon🍺🍺 https://streamelements.com/partspeople/tip **************************************************** Here is the list of equipment that I use. (Affiliate Links) **************************************************** PTM7950 Thermal Paste Sheet - https://amzn.to/3Z6ty3j BIOS Chip Reader: TL866-3G (T48) https://amzn.to/4iRxKvX SOP8 Pogo Pin Chip Clip - 5x6mm and 6x8mm -- https://amzn.to/4j0ERSp Chip Reader Software -- Xgpro Hex Editor Software: Neo Hex Editor -- https://hhdsoftware.com/free-hex-editor EC Programming: PCBite Probes (Full Kit) -- https://amzn.to/4jsXWNJ EC Programming: PCBite Probes (Probes on;y) -- https://amzn.to/4cNkYvY EC Programmer: vertyanov SAS EC Programmer -- https://ioprogrammer.com/ Microscope: Amscope SM-4T Trincocular(3.5x-90x zoom) -- https://amzn.to/4bY5PaW Microscope Camera: -- Amscope MU1803 -- https://amzn.to/4c08uRm Better Microscope Camera: 4K HDMI KP-3609A4K -- https://amzn.to/4bWf6Ad Camera I Am Using: RisingCam IMX678 -- https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805933501257.html Ultrasonic Cleaner: Crest Ultrasonics P1200D -- https://amzn.to/4iV9qsw SMD Rework Station (Hot-Air): Atten ST-862D -- https://amzn.to/420CHvb Solder Station: Metcal MX-5220 Ultra Fine Soldering and Rework System -- https://amzn.to/4miofXI DMM Volt Meter: UNI-T Digital Multimeter UT161B -- https://amzn.to/4iF2LDc USB-C Meter: Power-Z C240 Portable USB-C Tester -- https://amzn.to/44rubrC USB-C Meter (w/ PC Interface): Power-Z KM003C USB-C Tester -- https://amzn.to/3Y3wPA2 Voltage Injection: Short Killer-- https://amzn.to/46zn9lS Thermal Camera Better: Flir One Pro Thermal Imaging Camera -- https://amzn.to/4iY0UZW Thermal Camera Cheaper: Seek Thermal Compact Thermal Camera -- https://amzn.to/4kUkdoH

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