When reformatting an SSD, the process fills the cells with 1s and 0s, replacing the original data, then TRIM, a separate command, informs the drive controller that the information is not real. So, while the “dummy” data remains, the SSD reads this information as available space.
Does formatting a SSD damage it?
In general, formatting a solid-state drive will not impact its lifetime, unless you perform a full format – and even then, it depends how often. Most formatting utilities allow you to do a quick or full format.
Is it OK to full format SSD?
A full format effectively deletes your files and checks your drive’s health, sector by sector, which is why it takes longer than a quick format. However, it’s not recommended on SSDs because these drives only support a limited number of write cycles before they die.
Does formatting SSD reduce its life?
If unchecked, your computer will carry out a Full Format, which is safe for HDDs but would cause your computer to perform a full read/write cycle, which can shorten the life an SSD.
