TRIM command to clean SSD was ignored

What is TRIM-IGNORE?

TRIM-IGNORE is a high-severity storage drive (SSD/HDD) problem. The SSD does not clean up the deleted blocks, which reduces the speed extremely. Reports of TRIM command to clean SSD was ignored usually describe a sudden crash, brief unresponsiveness, or a stop-code screen appearing out of nowhere. Common triggers are end of life (age), defective cable, power outages and high temperatures in the M.2 slot. Work through the steps below in order.

Common Causes

• End of life (age)
• Defective cable
• Power outages
• High temperatures in the M.2 slot

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

• 1
  Back up all data immediately

  Start with Back up all data immediately — it clears the most frequent root cause behind TRIM-IGNORE in the majority of cases we've seen.

• 2
  Try replacing the SATA data cable

  For the minority of cases that need more work, the later steps dig into less usual storage instability causes.

• 3
  Run manufacturer diagnostics

  "Run manufacturer diagnostics" covers a less common but documented cause of TRIM-IGNORE.

Commands & Diagnostics

Frequently Asked Questions