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SK hynix runs out of replacement SSDs and defaults to original purchase price refunds — fine-print warranty clause shortchanges buyers as drive prices double
What happened
SK hynix lacks replacement units for defective SSDs and offers refunds based on original purchase prices, which is insufficient given current market prices have doubled. This highlights the severity of the storage shortage and the specific terms of SK hynix's warranty policy. Bullish: SSD spot prices continue to rise as supply shortages intensify.
Impact and signal
High impactImpact score: 98/100
Affected components and suppliers
SSDsNAND Flash
shortageprice-hikewarranty-claim
Source and time
Source: Tom's Hardware · 8/15/2026 · View original source
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