Since Windows doesn't have a built-in "low-level" button, you'll want to use a dedicated utility: HDD LLF Low Level Format Tool
An LLF cannot fix a physically broken USB controller or a "fried" chip. If the software cannot "see" the drive at all, the hardware is likely dead. Summary of Top Tools HDD LLF Tool Ease of use and "bricked" drive recovery Rufus Formatting for bootable drives and checking bad blocks Diskpart No-software-required deep cleaning DBAN Wiping entire drives before disposal usb lowlevel format