Seagate Warns FireCuda 530 SSDs May Overheat During Use
Citing safety concerns, Seagate has warned that the 4TB FireCuda 530 SSD may overheat during normal use. The company is advising customers to stop using the drive and contact Seagate for a replacement.
The FireCuda 530 is a high-performance NVMe SSD that was released in 2020. It is designed for use in gaming PCs and other high-performance applications. However, Seagate has received reports that the 4TB model of the drive may overheat under certain conditions.
In a statement on its website, Seagate said that the overheating issue is due to a manufacturing defect. The company is investigating the issue and has not yet determined the root cause.
Seagate is advising customers who have a 4TB FireCuda 530 SSD to stop using the drive and contact Seagate for a replacement. The company is offering a full refund or replacement for affected drives.
The overheating issue is a serious safety concern. Overheating can damage the drive and other components in your computer. If you have a 4TB FireCuda 530 SSD, it is important to stop using it and contact Seagate for a replacement.
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