https://community.solidigm.com/t5/solid-state-drives-nand/firmware-updates-and-my-ssd/m-p/7875#M429 <P>My netbook which has an intel SSD 128gb (I think 520 or so series, can't check atm) tells me in my toolbox I have a firmware update, will this erase my HDD requiring a reformat of the disk?</P> Sat, 25 Jan 2014 16:54:36 GMT ABobo 2014-01-25T16:54:36Z https://community.solidigm.com/t5/solid-state-drives-nand/firmware-updates-and-my-ssd/m-p/7875#M429 <P>My netbook which has an intel SSD 128gb (I think 520 or so series, can't check atm) tells me in my toolbox I have a firmware update, will this erase my HDD requiring a reformat of the disk?</P> Sat, 25 Jan 2014 16:54:36 GMT https://community.solidigm.com/t5/solid-state-drives-nand/firmware-updates-and-my-ssd/m-p/7875#M429 ABobo 2014-01-25T16:54:36Z https://community.solidigm.com/t5/solid-state-drives-nand/firmware-updates-and-my-ssd/m-p/7876#M430 <P>Thanks for your question.</P><P>The firmware update process is not supposed to delete your files; however, it is strongly advised to backup your data before proceeding with the update. If the Intel® SSD came with your system we recommend getting the firmware updates directly from the equipment manufacturer.</P> Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:57:22 GMT https://community.solidigm.com/t5/solid-state-drives-nand/firmware-updates-and-my-ssd/m-p/7876#M430 Jose_H_Intel1 2014-01-28T17:57:22Z