Dropped my Laptop may have faulty Hard Drive


  1. Music46
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    Dropped my Laptop may have faulty Hard Drive


    My sister dropped my laptop and I am worried I may have a faulty hard drive.

    Is there any good tool out there which can thoroughly check my Hard Drive for ANY error at all?

    Thanks
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  3. Clinkz
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    Use something like SeaTools to check condition of HDD, link to download here
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  4. Music46
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    Thanks will try it out, anythink which does a more indepth test?
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  6. Clinkz
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    check out HDTune.
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  7. Golden
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    Hi,

    Install and Run CrystalDiskInfo - post a screenshot of the results to we can have a look for you (be sure to maximise it before taking the screenshot).

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  8. Music46
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    Thanks here is the screen shot.

    How would you tell apart from the 'Good' sign my Hard Drive had no faults/if any?

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  10. Golden
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    Hi,

    If your computer is still working normally, then you have nothing to worry about. There are no indications of a faulty hard disk from Crystal Disk. If there were problems, one of the SMART attributes would likely be flagged.

    Do some checks with the WD tool: Hard Drive Diagnostics Tools and Utilities (Storage) - TACKtech Corp.

    Personally, I don't think you have anything to worry about.

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  11. Bill2
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    Back up all your important data sitting on that drive- that way you'll one less reason to cry if the drive fails suddenly.
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