Western Digital to Release Firmware Update for Failing SanDisk Extreme SSDs

The exact release date of the update and whether Western Digital is also working on a fix for the 2TB models remain unclear. Additionally, the company did not provide information regarding potential refunds for customers who lost their data as a result of a failure in one of their Extreme or Extreme Pro SSDs. When approached for comment, Western Digital did not immediately respond to Engadget’s request for further details.