I have a DC3217IYE with 8gb Ram, Win8.0x64, and an Adata SSD model SX300 from Newegg.
The unit was build in Feb 2013 and the 1st SSD failed in Sept. Adata sent a replacement which recently failed. I have requested another replacement SSD from Adata.
By failure I mean the SSD is not seen in NUC bios. I do not have another msata device or adapter to test the failed SSD.
The failure occurred when the power was accidentally disconnected. I am the non-professional 'tech friend' who has to repair this unit. The user is in another state and cannot provide more detail on any pre-failure symptoms.
Adata suggested checking on compatibility of their SSD with the NUC. I'm not sure how I can do that. Is anyone using an Adata SSD?
Any advise on whether there might be some incompatibility or issue related to the failures?
If there were to be another SSD failure it would be easier to replace an external SSD. I have had much better luck with 2.5" SSD drives and would like to know if I could use a cable to connect an external SSD to the internal msata?
Is there an opening in the NUC to pass a cable thru?
Thanks