Because this is a low-level controller error, standard Windows formatting tools, Disk Management, and CHKDSK will not work. They will simply throw an error saying "There is no media in the device."
If successful, the controller will bypass the corrupted NAND sectors, and AlcorMP will finally read the native factory profile of the controller instead of throwing the FA00 / FA04 error. You can then proceed with a clean, low-level factory format using the matching Alcor MPTool firmware version. Alcor Micro Diagnostic Summary alcor micro unknown fa00 f w fa04
Gently pry open the plastic outer housing of your USB drive to expose the physical circuit board. Because this is a low-level controller error, standard
In the settings, ensure the configuration is set to or Low-Level Format . Optimize for Capacity or Speed depending on your preference. Alcor Micro Diagnostic Summary Gently pry open the