Troubleshooting Boot Issues on a Dell G3 3579 After SSD Installation

Recently, I encountered a perplexing issue with my Dell G3 3579 after adding a new WD NVMe M.2 SSD and setting up a fresh operating system. Everything functioned seamlessly for three days, but then disaster struck—my PC refused to boot. Here’s a detailed account of the problem and my attempts at resolving it.

The Error Encountered

Out of the blue, my system displayed the error message: “Required device not found.” Here’s a screenshot, showing the problem. Following this, the situation escalated—there was no option to enter recovery mode, which left me in a frustrating predicament.

When I accessed the Command Prompt through bootable media and ran DiskPart, I found that the disk was online, yet the partitions were not recognized properly. This raised the question: how could the disk be operational, but its partitions show as offline?

Steps Taken to Resolve the Issue

As a last resort, especially since urgency was a factor and valuable data was minimal, I opted to completely wipe the SSD, convert it to GPT format, and reinstall Windows. This seemingly drastic measure was my only option to regain functionality.

Insights into the Issue

After some reflection, the prevailing theory among online communities is that the SSD may have experienced a disconnection, causing its volumes to become dismounted and offline—though the exact reason remains unclear. I’m eager to learn more about this issue to prevent it from recurring in the future, as I’m sure many others might find themselves in a similar situation.

Updates and Further Research

I will continue to update this post as I discover more about the underlying causes of the problem. For anyone else facing this issue, your insights and experiences would be greatly appreciated. Let’s collaborate to shed light on the mysterious reboot failures linked to SSDs!

Edit: Additional Details
To clarify, the disk was detected in DiskPart, but it showed that both partitions were offline yet still marked as healthy. If anyone has experienced similar issues or has potential solutions, please share your knowledge.

Thank you for any assistance you can provide as I navigate this frustrating but educational journey!