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I have tried running repairS11 utility by vlo ( vlo.name) - mind you, this utility is data destructive in case of success - when using a SATA-to-USB adapter phison_flash_id detects PS3108 Controller so the repair utility refuses to run when using built-in SATA port on my Laptop (AHCI mode set in BIOS) the detected Controller is PS3111, the repair utility ends correctly with a success message, but the problem remains. If this is what you meant by "restore" (with data loss), keep reading.
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I have backups of my data, so what I am looking for is to restore the health of the drive in order to keep using it I don't care if the data is wiped in the process: I am prepared to reinstall the OS.
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Any solution for this that doesn't require PC3000?Maybe yes: I have a Kingston A400 240GB with the infamous SATAFIRM S11 problem, happened last week after 1,5 years of usage.