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HD "sector repair failures"
I recently installed an internal Maxtor sata 250 gig HD.
I saved data to it, and started to back it up and got some error warnings. I then ran chkdsk and it found some problems and chkdsk repaired them. I then backed it up with no problems. Then, I ran SeaTools for DOS "long test" on it, and got "2 errors". These were "bad sectors" and when the program tried to repair them it resulted in "sector repair failures". My question is whether this HD should be returned, or whether this is no big deal and the HD is reliable. Thanks |
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HD "sector repair failures"
On 03/23/2012 03:14 PM, kenw56 wrote:
I recently installed an internal Maxtor sata 250 gig HD. I saved data to it, and started to back it up and got some error warnings. I then ran chkdsk and it found some problems and chkdsk repaired them. I then backed it up with no problems. Then, I ran SeaTools for DOS "long test" on it, and got "2 errors". These were "bad sectors" and when the program tried to repair them it resulted in "sector repair failures". My question is whether this HD should be returned, or whether this is no big deal and the HD is reliable. Thanks Yep any errors at all and the drive should be returned get an RMA number -- https://www.createspace.com/3707686 |
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HD "sector repair failures"
Depending on the warranty from the retailer and the amount of data you
already saved in it... "kenw56" wrote in message ... I recently installed an internal Maxtor sata 250 gig HD. I saved data to it, and started to back it up and got some error warnings. I then ran chkdsk and it found some problems and chkdsk repaired them. I then backed it up with no problems. Then, I ran SeaTools for DOS "long test" on it, and got "2 errors". These were "bad sectors" and when the program tried to repair them it resulted in "sector repair failures". My question is whether this HD should be returned, or whether this is no big deal and the HD is reliable. Thanks |
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HD "sector repair failures"
kenw56 wrote: I recently installed an internal Maxtor sata 250 gig HD. I saved data to it, and started to back it up and got some error warnings. I then ran chkdsk and it found some problems and chkdsk repaired them. I then backed it up with no problems. Then, I ran SeaTools for DOS "long test" on it, and got "2 errors". These were "bad sectors" and when the program tried to repair them it resulted in "sector repair failures". My question is whether this HD should be returned, or whether this is no big deal and the HD is reliable. I'd exchange it if I could get a brand new drive in the process because that drive may have been dropped. But if it's a used drive and all you can do is exchange it for another used drive, I'd try erasing the whole drive or running HDAT2's read-rewrite test (may be able to save almost all the data). Then run a diagnostic for several hours to see if it uncovers more bad sectors, in which case you don't want the drive. I'd try the MHDD diagnostic because it can report marginal sectors that other tests will merely say are OK. |
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On 23/03/2012 20:14, kenw56 wrote:
I recently installed an internal Maxtor sata 250 gig HD. I saved data to it, and started to back it up and got some error warnings. I then ran chkdsk and it found some problems and chkdsk repaired them. I then backed it up with no problems. Then, I ran SeaTools for DOS "long test" on it, and got "2 errors". These were "bad sectors" and when the program tried to repair them it resulted in "sector repair failures". My question is whether this HD should be returned, or whether this is no big deal and the HD is reliable. Thanks Assuming a new drive, definitely return it. Sectors which can't be repaired indicate a serious problem and a faulty drive. It may indeed get worse if you continue to use it. Make a note of the SeaTools error code in case the supplier asks for it. Don't let them fob you off - accept replacement or money back only. HTH, -- Rob |
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