PMAX has the right idea here. Get a replacement SSD (Samsung 970/980 EVO, Sabrent Rocket 512/1TB) and get the files copied over ASAP. If you're running Windows 10, you might be better off doing a clean install and copy over user files/reinstalling your apps.
Most SSDs have the same (or better) self-diagnostics of S.M.A.R.T., and the good ones have better write controls to prevent early failure of the NAND chips. I wouldn't be surprised if DELL just used lower-binned chips in their builds.
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Originally Posted by pmax
I would buy a new SSD and clone the current. Search for SSD drive cloning. There appears to be many choices here. The software package should work exactly in the clone as before. In the old disk drive days, Apricorn sells a kit with the software and various connectors.
With the new Dell unit, you can probably call the software vendor and see if you can reuse the license.
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