What should I do about the ''HDD dying'' messages on my laptop?
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The HDD is a TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN (GH101M), actually is very old.. But what surprises me the most is that the error warning says "Backup your data and replace disk" but I'm able to work as usual (from several months ago)
Ubuntu says "DISK IS LIKELY TO FAIL SOON"
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When I enter the SMART Data & Self-Tests tab, I cannot succeed performing the "Start Self-Test" option, and it says "Last self-test failed"
Take into account that back when I was using Windows 10, the error was latent also. It hasn't dissapeared.
I tried solving the problem with CHKDSK, but it kept showing the message.
I want to thank you beforehand.
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The HDD is a TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN (GH101M), actually is very old.. But what surprises me the most is that the error warning says "Backup your data and replace disk" but I'm able to work as usual (from several months ago)
Ubuntu says "DISK IS LIKELY TO FAIL SOON"
Error screenshot 1
Error screenshot 2
When I enter the SMART Data & Self-Tests tab, I cannot succeed performing the "Start Self-Test" option, and it says "Last self-test failed"
Take into account that back when I was using Windows 10, the error was latent also. It hasn't dissapeared.
I tried solving the problem with CHKDSK, but it kept showing the message.
I want to thank you beforehand.
hard-drive 17.10 laptop troubleshooting smart
asked Jan 31 at 16:39
M. Venales
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Backup data, and replace the HDD asap.
– mikewhatever
Jan 31 at 16:41
My problem is that I can NOT afford an HDD right now (I live in Venezuela); and I wanted like a ''short-term'' solution, knowing that I could lose all my data (already backed-up in my ancient desktop) at any time. But still be able to use the rig.
– M. Venales
Jan 31 at 16:53
Who said you can't "use the rig"? Use it, but don't expect the HDD to last too long, and if it does, it will be a pleasant surprise. ...and don't bother trying to solve it, there is no way to fix bad sectors.
– mikewhatever
Jan 31 at 17:22
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The HDD is a TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN (GH101M), actually is very old.. But what surprises me the most is that the error warning says "Backup your data and replace disk" but I'm able to work as usual (from several months ago)
Ubuntu says "DISK IS LIKELY TO FAIL SOON"
Error screenshot 1
Error screenshot 2
When I enter the SMART Data & Self-Tests tab, I cannot succeed performing the "Start Self-Test" option, and it says "Last self-test failed"
Take into account that back when I was using Windows 10, the error was latent also. It hasn't dissapeared.
I tried solving the problem with CHKDSK, but it kept showing the message.
I want to thank you beforehand.
hard-drive 17.10 laptop troubleshooting smart
asked Jan 31 at 16:39
M. Venales
12
The HDD is a TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN (GH101M), actually is very old.. But what surprises me the most is that the error warning says "Backup your data and replace disk" but I'm able to work as usual (from several months ago)
Ubuntu says "DISK IS LIKELY TO FAIL SOON"
Error screenshot 1
Error screenshot 2
When I enter the SMART Data & Self-Tests tab, I cannot succeed performing the "Start Self-Test" option, and it says "Last self-test failed"
Take into account that back when I was using Windows 10, the error was latent also. It hasn't dissapeared.
I tried solving the problem with CHKDSK, but it kept showing the message.
I want to thank you beforehand.
hard-drive 17.10 laptop troubleshooting smart
hard-drive 17.10 laptop troubleshooting smart
asked Jan 31 at 16:39
M. Venales
12
asked Jan 31 at 16:39
M. Venales
12
edited Jan 31 at 16:48
asked Jan 31 at 16:39
M. Venales
12
asked Jan 31 at 16:39
M. Venales
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asked Jan 31 at 16:39
M. Venales
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Backup data, and replace the HDD asap.
– mikewhatever
Jan 31 at 16:41
My problem is that I can NOT afford an HDD right now (I live in Venezuela); and I wanted like a ''short-term'' solution, knowing that I could lose all my data (already backed-up in my ancient desktop) at any time. But still be able to use the rig.
– M. Venales
Jan 31 at 16:53
Who said you can't "use the rig"? Use it, but don't expect the HDD to last too long, and if it does, it will be a pleasant surprise. ...and don't bother trying to solve it, there is no way to fix bad sectors.
– mikewhatever
Jan 31 at 17:22
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Backup data, and replace the HDD asap.
– mikewhatever
Jan 31 at 16:41
My problem is that I can NOT afford an HDD right now (I live in Venezuela); and I wanted like a ''short-term'' solution, knowing that I could lose all my data (already backed-up in my ancient desktop) at any time. But still be able to use the rig.
– M. Venales
Jan 31 at 16:53
Who said you can't "use the rig"? Use it, but don't expect the HDD to last too long, and if it does, it will be a pleasant surprise. ...and don't bother trying to solve it, there is no way to fix bad sectors.
– mikewhatever
Jan 31 at 17:22
3
3
Backup data, and replace the HDD asap.
– mikewhatever
Jan 31 at 16:41
Backup data, and replace the HDD asap.
– mikewhatever
Jan 31 at 16:41
My problem is that I can NOT afford an HDD right now (I live in Venezuela); and I wanted like a ''short-term'' solution, knowing that I could lose all my data (already backed-up in my ancient desktop) at any time. But still be able to use the rig.
– M. Venales
Jan 31 at 16:53
My problem is that I can NOT afford an HDD right now (I live in Venezuela); and I wanted like a ''short-term'' solution, knowing that I could lose all my data (already backed-up in my ancient desktop) at any time. But still be able to use the rig.
– M. Venales
Jan 31 at 16:53
Who said you can't "use the rig"? Use it, but don't expect the HDD to last too long, and if it does, it will be a pleasant surprise. ...and don't bother trying to solve it, there is no way to fix bad sectors.
– mikewhatever
Jan 31 at 17:22
Who said you can't "use the rig"? Use it, but don't expect the HDD to last too long, and if it does, it will be a pleasant surprise. ...and don't bother trying to solve it, there is no way to fix bad sectors.
– mikewhatever
Jan 31 at 17:22
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The underlying gist of the message you've received is that your HDD may fail without any further warning, or data might be lost even if you think the HDD is working correctly. The large number of reallocated sectors indicates the drive can no longer be relied on to correctly read back data written to it, and the failure isn't confined to a point location (as might be the case if, for instance, it were due to a head strike from dropping the machine).
Used hard disks can be had for very modest prices, and many (if not most) laptops allow replacing the hard disk with few or no tools. The alternative is, at some point, your system failing the boot, with loss of everything you have stored on it (including the operating system you paid for, from that large software company). If you can't replace the HDD immediately, the next best solution would be "park" the computer -- shut it down correctly and store it in a safe location until you can.
Just like a car with bad brakes, even if not being able to drive it is difficult, it's less difficult than cleaning up after an accident -- and cheaper, too.
answered Jan 31 at 16:59
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The underlying gist of the message you've received is that your HDD may fail without any further warning, or data might be lost even if you think the HDD is working correctly. The large number of reallocated sectors indicates the drive can no longer be relied on to correctly read back data written to it, and the failure isn't confined to a point location (as might be the case if, for instance, it were due to a head strike from dropping the machine).
Used hard disks can be had for very modest prices, and many (if not most) laptops allow replacing the hard disk with few or no tools. The alternative is, at some point, your system failing the boot, with loss of everything you have stored on it (including the operating system you paid for, from that large software company). If you can't replace the HDD immediately, the next best solution would be "park" the computer -- shut it down correctly and store it in a safe location until you can.
Just like a car with bad brakes, even if not being able to drive it is difficult, it's less difficult than cleaning up after an accident -- and cheaper, too.
answered Jan 31 at 16:59
Zeiss Ikon
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The underlying gist of the message you've received is that your HDD may fail without any further warning, or data might be lost even if you think the HDD is working correctly. The large number of reallocated sectors indicates the drive can no longer be relied on to correctly read back data written to it, and the failure isn't confined to a point location (as might be the case if, for instance, it were due to a head strike from dropping the machine).
Used hard disks can be had for very modest prices, and many (if not most) laptops allow replacing the hard disk with few or no tools. The alternative is, at some point, your system failing the boot, with loss of everything you have stored on it (including the operating system you paid for, from that large software company). If you can't replace the HDD immediately, the next best solution would be "park" the computer -- shut it down correctly and store it in a safe location until you can.
Just like a car with bad brakes, even if not being able to drive it is difficult, it's less difficult than cleaning up after an accident -- and cheaper, too.
answered Jan 31 at 16:59
Zeiss Ikon
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The underlying gist of the message you've received is that your HDD may fail without any further warning, or data might be lost even if you think the HDD is working correctly. The large number of reallocated sectors indicates the drive can no longer be relied on to correctly read back data written to it, and the failure isn't confined to a point location (as might be the case if, for instance, it were due to a head strike from dropping the machine).
Used hard disks can be had for very modest prices, and many (if not most) laptops allow replacing the hard disk with few or no tools. The alternative is, at some point, your system failing the boot, with loss of everything you have stored on it (including the operating system you paid for, from that large software company). If you can't replace the HDD immediately, the next best solution would be "park" the computer -- shut it down correctly and store it in a safe location until you can.
Just like a car with bad brakes, even if not being able to drive it is difficult, it's less difficult than cleaning up after an accident -- and cheaper, too.
answered Jan 31 at 16:59
Zeiss Ikon
3,0631721
The underlying gist of the message you've received is that your HDD may fail without any further warning, or data might be lost even if you think the HDD is working correctly. The large number of reallocated sectors indicates the drive can no longer be relied on to correctly read back data written to it, and the failure isn't confined to a point location (as might be the case if, for instance, it were due to a head strike from dropping the machine).
Used hard disks can be had for very modest prices, and many (if not most) laptops allow replacing the hard disk with few or no tools. The alternative is, at some point, your system failing the boot, with loss of everything you have stored on it (including the operating system you paid for, from that large software company). If you can't replace the HDD immediately, the next best solution would be "park" the computer -- shut it down correctly and store it in a safe location until you can.
Just like a car with bad brakes, even if not being able to drive it is difficult, it's less difficult than cleaning up after an accident -- and cheaper, too.
answered Jan 31 at 16:59
Zeiss Ikon
3,0631721
answered Jan 31 at 16:59
Zeiss Ikon
3,0631721
answered Jan 31 at 16:59
Zeiss Ikon
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answered Jan 31 at 16:59
Zeiss Ikon
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Backup data, and replace the HDD asap.
– mikewhatever
Jan 31 at 16:41
My problem is that I can NOT afford an HDD right now (I live in Venezuela); and I wanted like a ''short-term'' solution, knowing that I could lose all my data (already backed-up in my ancient desktop) at any time. But still be able to use the rig.
– M. Venales
Jan 31 at 16:53
Who said you can't "use the rig"? Use it, but don't expect the HDD to last too long, and if it does, it will be a pleasant surprise. ...and don't bother trying to solve it, there is no way to fix bad sectors.
– mikewhatever
Jan 31 at 17:22