Hard disk failure warning - Samsung HD103SJ


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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Hard disk failure warning - Samsung HD103SJ


    Hello, I have issue my with current HDD, which is Samsung HD103SJ, where I keep getting a hard disk failure warning for every 20min or so.. and wonder if there any fix for it rather than buying a new one, if possible.


    Thanks!! :)
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    You can't fix a failing hard-drive, I would suggest backup all your important files and data, and then run some hard-drive diagnostics to assess the situation better:

    Run some hard-drive diagnostics and follow these steps:

    Find your hard-drive manufacturer and run their tests.

    Additional Tests:

    Post a screenshot of Crystal Disk Info summary:

    writhziden said:
    If you have an SSD, make sure the following are up to date:
    • SSD firmware
    • BIOS Version
    • Chipset Drivers
    • Hard disk controller drivers/SATA drivers
    • If you have a Marvell IDE ATA/ATAPI device, make sure the drivers are up to date from the Intel site or Marvell site and not from your motherboard/vendor support site.
    Check for any file system errors and bad sectors using Option #2 of:

    Use this command with Disk Check:

    Code:
    chkdsk C: /f /r
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