Hard Drive failing?

Hey I just got a weird window error message saying my hard drive is going of fail? If it gives such a message is it true? Also my hard drive is making weird nosies.

And if my hard drive failed, how do I fix this? Can i somehow repair my hard drive? If i swap a hard drive where do I get a copy of windows? And also do you think just switching out a hard drive is good enough or do you think there is other hardware problems? Should I just buy a new laptop?

 

Backup your data and replace it if it is under warranty get the replacement from the OEM.
when SMART predicted drive failure it is 100% sure it will fail soon but not all failures can be predicted by SMART

 

Don't buy a new laptop just for that, that's probably the only problem unless you're noticing other symptoms, and you should have a Windows disk that came with your laptop; you can reinstall from that.

As was mentioned, you'll want to back up your data. You can do that by copying it to an external hard drive.

Cheers...

 

Thanks for the quick response guys. I guess I'll just buy a new hard drive and swap it out. hmm. Have to see if I have warranty first I guess. Then I'll just make them do it.

 

Rather than needlessly sending it back, it would be better if they get the hard drive for you and you replace it yourself. It's not a hard process, and if you don't damage anything in the process, you will not void your warranty.

 

ummm repairing it! (i have never done it, but it sounds expensive!)
get a newer faster one!
depending on your laptop, a new hard drive is just one screw away! that and an OS installation disc

 

no drive replacement will do data transfer for you without a significant service charge and only if you get the driver to them before failure.

Your Data, Your Responsibility.

Do a backup NOW.

 

This is a duel post

 

Well I just replaced my HD as an upgrade and I have to tell you that there typically is a lot of exaggeration when it comes to advice on replacing components. Although the concept of replacing a faulty of obsolete HD is not difficult, the actual process depends on your laptop configuration as some are a lot more difficult to get at than others.

One things that I'm learning with my HDX is that HP doesn't make anything easy. And since all laptops components are extremely delicate, it does take practice and care when removing/replacing them. That means, if you have oversize digits, take care when working inside your computer. Also remember, if you pull on one side, you can possible damage the other side just by holding onto it.

I liken the removal of these parts the counterforce applied when removing a cork from a wine bottle: If you push to hard or don't place the cork screw directly in the center (balancing the torque) you're likely to either push the cork into the bottle or tear it apart trying to pull it out. That is to say, be careful, be gently, and most important, take your time.

 

The difficulty of replacing hard drives varies greatly on the design of your particular notebook, but for the vast majority of them it is hilariously easy. If you have some small screwdrivers then replacing hard drives usually takes less than 10mins.

You got that message about your hard drive failing because of SMART, be very glad your computer gave you a warning at all! It's a great piece of tech, but it doesn't always work.

 

This is equivalent to say an appendectomy is easy. You cut the person open and take out the bad organ. A child could do that...right?

I so hate to use hyperbole, but sometimes I have to in order to make my point clear: The process may be simple, but the procedure takes a careful touch. You could easily damage the small and delicate connections in a laptop if you're not careful. And for the record, NONE of my pieces came loose easily.

 

Well I said vast majority, and that was intended to be a generalization. I've never changed a hard drive that took more than 10 minutes. From my netbook to my dad's dell inspiron, it's all been cake.

This isn't to say that it is this way for everyone, just in my experience.