How to reset or factory restore Sewon SGD-1000 device?
The Sewon SGD-1000 is an industrial-grade SSD, designed to stand up to harsh environmental conditions. While it does not require a factory reset as often as consumer-grade devices, it may become necessary for data recovery purposes, or due to software corruption. If you need to reset your Sewon SGD-1000 SSD to its factory settings, here are the steps you can follow:
1. Connect the Sewon SGD-1000 to your computer using a USB cable. If you are using a Windows PC, you should be able to see the SSD in "Computer Management\Storage\Device Manager." If you are using a Mac, you should be able to see it in "Finder\Applications\Utilities\Disk Utility."
2. Power off the target computer, and connect it to a power source.
3. Start the target computer and enter the Boot Menu. This may vary depending on your computer's manufacturer, but you can typically access the Boot Menu by pressing and holding the "F2," "Del," or "Esc" key during startup.
4. Look for "Erase All User Data," "Erase All Data with Recovery or Root Key," or a similar option. This will vary depending on your computer's firmware.
5. Once you find the appropriate option, select it and follow the prompts to confirm the erasure. Be cautious, as formatting the SSD could potentially delete irrecoverable data.
6. Once the SSD has been erased, unplug it from the target computer and connect it to another computer.
7. Access the SSD's onboard firmware and perform a format. You will typically be able to access the firmware by connecting to the SSD via a UART cable or a serial monitor.
8. Follow the prompts to locate and format the SSD.
9. Once the SSD has been formatted, you can start to populate it with new data.
It's important to note that resetting a SSD using the factory reset method is permanent and could potentially erase any data that was stored on the SSD. Therefore, it should only be used as a last resort option for data recovery purposes or when it is necessary to start the SSD from scratch. Additionally, it is always a good idea to have a backup of any important data before resetting the SSD to prevent data loss.
