Event ID 153 — Disk Controller Reset
What is this error?
The disk controller was reset, often causing a momentary system freeze. Common with NVMe SSDs experiencing timeouts.
Common causes
- NVMe SSD firmware bug
- AHCI/NVMe driver issue
- SSD overheating
- power state transition failure
- faulty SATA/NVMe cable or slot
How to fix it
- Update SSD firmware
- update storage drivers
- disable ASPM power management
- check SSD temperatures
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Event ID 153 (Source: stornvme or storahci) means your storage controller reset — essentially your SSD briefly disconnected. This causes a system freeze or stutter, sometimes triggering a game crash because files couldn't be read in time.
Common with NVMe SSDs, especially Samsung 980/990 Pro series and WD Black drives.
How to fix it:
- Update your SSD firmware — check your SSD manufacturer's website (Samsung Magician, WD Dashboard, Crucial Storage Executive)
- Update the NVMe/AHCI driver — install the latest storage driver from your motherboard manufacturer, or use the SSD maker's driver if available
- Disable ASPM (Active State Power Management): in Device Manager > NVMe controller > Properties > Power Management, uncheck 'Allow the computer to turn off this device'
- In Power Options > Advanced > PCI Express > Link State Power Management, set to 'Off'
- Check SSD temperature with CrystalDiskInfo — NVMe SSDs throttle above 70C and can error above 80C
- If using an M.2 SSD without a heatsink, add one — especially for PCIe Gen 4/5 drives
- For SATA SSDs, try a different SATA cable and port
- If Event 153 is frequent, your SSD may be failing — back up your data and run the manufacturer's diagnostic tool
When to seek help
If this error keeps happening after trying the fixes above, it may point to a deeper hardware or system issue. Consider professional help if:
- The crash occurs across multiple games or applications
- You see the same error after a clean Windows install
- Your PC is less than a year old (could be a warranty issue)
- You smell burning or hear unusual sounds from your PC
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