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ShwetaDabhi

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March 2nd, 2014 23:00

Smart extended self test failed

Hard drive test for my system: inspiron 3521 ends with an error with the message Failed. I have attached a screenshot of the log file output showing SMART Extended Self Test:  Failed.

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    Posted March 3rd, 2014 05:00

    Run the Dell diagnostics to confirm the failure - F12 at powerup.  If you see a failure there and are under warranty, call Dell with the error and they'll replace the drive.

    If you're out of warranty, you will need a new, 2.5" 9.5 or 7 mm SATA notebook drive.

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    Posted March 3rd, 2014 06:00

    Hi ShwetaDabhi,

    I work for the Dell Social Media Team. I understand you're having an issues with the system hard drive. Please send me a private message with the computer's service tag and I'll see what we're able to do.

    To send a private message, click on my user name and select "start conversation".
     
    Thanks.
    VJ
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    Posted March 5th, 2014 04:00

    See above - you need a new hard drive.

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    Posted March 5th, 2014 04:00

    My Laptop is in warranty period. I want to replace my drive ASAP.

    What should I do now?

    Thanks in advance.

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    Posted March 5th, 2014 04:00

    Call Dell with the exact error message - they will replace the drive.

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    Posted March 5th, 2014 04:00

    Thank you for reply.

    I run dell diagnostic.

    It ends with an error message:

    Error code: 2000-0142

    Validation 96362

    Msg Hard drive 0-S/N W0V7QZAK, Long Self Test Unsuccessful.

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    Posted March 19th, 2014 06:00

    My problem is solved!!!

    Thanks for the help.

    Happy with Dell quick support...:)