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    Harddrive SMART Warning - Sector Allocation Error

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by iOsiris, Aug 9, 2007.

  1. iOsiris

    iOsiris Notebook Evangelist

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    Harddrive SMART Warning - Sector Allocation Error, is this problem fixable ? Or is this the sign for a new harddrive?
     
    iOsiris, Aug 9, 2007
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    baddogboxer Notebook Deity

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    It is a sign.
     
    baddogboxer, Aug 9, 2007
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  3. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Download and run the HDD manufacturer's diagnostic software.

    You can also run ActiveSmart for a month as a trial. It continuously monitors the SMART data and reports any changes so you can see if something is getting worse.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Aug 9, 2007
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  4. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Before you do anything, backup your data. Then you can run a more intensive Hardware Check.
     
    Lithus, Aug 9, 2007
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