Possible HDD failure

daikonran

daikonran

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I think my internal HDD might be starting to fail. The machine is still under warranty, and I am backing up all my files just in case, but does anybody have recommendations on what to do in the case that it is failing?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Lenovo
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate (x64)
CPU
2.8 GHz Intel Centrino Dual Core processor
Motherboard
I dunno. Something.
Memory
4GB RAM
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650/Intel 4 Series Express Chipset
Sound Card
I dunno. Something.
Monitor(s) Displays
Built in/Dell 2007FPb
Screen Resolution
1680x1050/1600x1200
Hard Drives
250 GB internal HDD
1 TB external Seagate HDD
PSU
What's that?
Case
Standard Laptop case
Cooling
Standard Laptop cooling
Keyboard
PS/2 built in, Logitech Cordless Desktop EX110
Mouse
TrackPad/TouchPad built in, Logitech LX3
Internet Speed
I'm not sure.
Return it for replacement/repair...
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
LENOVO K450 @3.0GHZ
OS
64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
CPU
Core(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
LENOVO
Memory
12.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Intel HD integtrated
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 25' ISP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1900/1020
Hard Drives
(1) ST1000DM003-1CH162 (2) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device (3) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device
Internet Speed
100mb down/10mb up
Download Ultimate Boot CD and run a HDD diagnositc to see if your assumptions are correct. If it is failing, send it back and get it replaced.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Apple Macbook Pro (April 2009)
OS
W7 Ult. x64 | OS X
CPU
Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo 2.93Ghz [T9800 Penryn]
Motherboard
NVIDIA nForce 730i Rev. B1 [Mac-F2268EC8 (U2E1)]
Memory
4096MB Samsung DDR3 Dual Channel [PC3-8500F 1066Mhz]
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 512MB [G96M Rev. C1]
Sound Card
SB X-Fi Surround 5.1 USB | Onboard Realtek (Disabled)
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer x223wbd 22" | Apple Anti-Glare 17" (Disabled)
Screen Resolution
{Current} 1440x900 {Acer} 1680x1050 {Apple} 1920x1200
Hard Drives
{Internal}
Seagate Momentus 320GB 2.5" 7200RPM [ST9320421AS]

{Externals}
LaCie 320GB USB 2.0 HDD [301284UR]
LaCie 750GB USB 2.0 FW400 eSATA HDD [301314U]
LaCie 1TB USB 2.0 HDD [301304UR]
PSU
Magsafe
Case
Aluminum/Unibody (MBP52)
Cooling
2 x 6000 RPM Fans
Keyboard
Logitech G-15v2 [PN 920-000379]
Mouse
Logitech G-9 [PN 910-000338]
Internet Speed
12Mbps/2.5Mbps w/ 24Mbps Speed Boost [Comcast]
Other Info
Logitech X-540 Speakers [PN 970223-0122]
Sennheiser PC-151 Headset
As a quick check I would run CHKDSK /F in elevated cmd. That takes only a few minutes (depending on size).
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba - 4 laptops and 2 desktops
OS
Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
CPU
from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
Monitor(s) Displays
2x HP w2207
Hard Drives
5x HDD, 7x SSD, 12x Externals
Keyboard
with trackball - no mices
Mouse
Trackball mice
Internet Speed
DSL 6000
Tews said:
Return it for replacement/repair...
Click to expand...

Already on that.

I kind of meant "Besides the obvious getting it replaced, what do you suggest I do to keep my laptop serviceable until I CAN get it replaced?"

Sorry for my lack of eloquence earlier. I suck at getting my thoughts across in typing.
 
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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Lenovo
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate (x64)
CPU
2.8 GHz Intel Centrino Dual Core processor
Motherboard
I dunno. Something.
Memory
4GB RAM
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650/Intel 4 Series Express Chipset
Sound Card
I dunno. Something.
Monitor(s) Displays
Built in/Dell 2007FPb
Screen Resolution
1680x1050/1600x1200
Hard Drives
250 GB internal HDD
1 TB external Seagate HDD
PSU
What's that?
Case
Standard Laptop case
Cooling
Standard Laptop cooling
Keyboard
PS/2 built in, Logitech Cordless Desktop EX110
Mouse
TrackPad/TouchPad built in, Logitech LX3
Internet Speed
I'm not sure.
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