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sector errors in my hdd?
My laptop dell n5010 is running pretty fine..i ran the dell diagnostic test today and thats when i found out there are 2 errors...I dont understand whats these are..
| Targeted Read Test | ||
| Test Started | 3/10/2011 3:42:10 PM | |
| Error Message: | Error while reading sector 84398441. | 3/10/2011 3:42:16 PM |
| Error Message: | The test found 1 sector errors. | 3/10/2011 3:42:16 PM |
| Test Finished: | Failed | |
donJac
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March 10th, 2011 02:00
there is one more error shown
donJac
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March 10th, 2011 03:00
SMART Short Self Test
Test Started 3/10/2011 3:46:12 PM
Error Message: The device reported the following status: The previous self-test completed having the read element of the test failed. 3/10/2011 3:48:14 PM
Error Message: The first failing LBA value is 84398441 and the failure occurred after the device had been operating for 1450 power-on hours. 3/10/2011 3:48:14 PM
Test Finished: Failed 3/10/2011 3:48:16 PM
this is the other error shown ..How how can these be rectified?
ejn63
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March 10th, 2011 03:00
Have the drive replaced under warranty.
donJac
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March 10th, 2011 04:00
Can anything else be done without replacement?
ejn63
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March 10th, 2011 04:00
No - any drive that shows bad sectors is on its way out. Have it replaced ASAP. You may want to run the Dell diagnostics (f12 at powerup) before you call for replacement - they will likely ask for the error code (which you should record exactly).
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March 10th, 2011 05:00
The most common cause is physical damage inside the drive - usually due to a bump or drop.
donJac
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March 10th, 2011 05:00
what could be possible reasons for bad sector?