How to fix S.M.A.R.T status failure on HDD?

By Class,
in Hardware Hangout

 Share Followers 0

Recommended Posts

Class
Posted

Hello everyone!

 

I recently tried to format one of my HDD's. I did it with the manager in windows. Using fast format option it went thou, but while I selected full format, the drive started to scratch around 1%-2%. Since previously I had corrupted or more so unacceptable files on the drive. I did a S.M.A.R.T check and the drive failed it. Now I removed the drive, but I would like to use the drive, coz it's a 1.5GB drive and only about 30GB on the drive is bad/unacceptable. Is there any option to fix this error? Or how can I "reserve" these sectors so the drive doesn't goes there any more?

 

Thanks for helping.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Hum
Posted

You could run an error check, using Windows.

 

Check the box to 'repair' bad sectors.

 

You could try using Spinrite.

 

But a drive that damaged, I would just rescue what data you can, then toss it.

 

If the heads are scratching the disks, it is toast.

post-37120-0-75380000-1390032760.png

  • Like 1
Link to post
Share on other sites
T3X4S
Posted

If it is truly scratching, then it is toast.  I assume by 1.5GB you meant 1.5TB
 

If it is scratching, then the control arm is digging grooves and spreading shrapnel all over the platters.

Why do you want to keep this thing ?   t.


Hardware errors are usually the thing that kills a drive.  You can get the drive rebuilt possibly by a data recovery place.

There they take the drive apart in a clean room, dip the platters in a liquid that brings out the tiny grooves, then use good hardware to rebuild it.  It cost about $1000 - since you are sweating a $65 drive, I think $1000 is probably out of your budget.

 

Hum is correct in suggesting CHKDSK/R and SpinRite 6.0 - they are very good at what they do.  But they cant do anything for failing hardware.

  • Like 1
Link to post
Share on other sites
Class
  • Author
Posted

Well, I was using with this error for more then 3 years. Oh, yeah I ment 1.5TB. :)

 

"Error Check" in windows? Do you mean scan disk? or which app do you mean?

Link to post
Share on other sites
He's Dead Jim
Posted

I had some damage to sectors on an old 30Gb drive, I successfully used the tool, HDD regenerator to "repair" the damage, and got a few months extra use from it.

But once its scratching its prolly best to acquire a new HDD

Link to post
Share on other sites
Hum
Posted
"Error Check" in windows? Do you mean scan disk? or which app do you mean?

 

 

^ Windows Tools -- right click on the bad drive, Properties, Tools, Error checking ... see picture above. ^

Link to post
Share on other sites
Class
  • Author
Posted

I had some damage to sectors on an old 30Gb drive, I successfully used the tool, HDD regenerator to "repair" the damage, and got a few months extra use from it.

But once its scratching its prolly best to acquire a new HDD

 

But I'm definitely going to try this. I hope it will do something.

 

^ Windows Tools -- right click on the bad drive, Properties, Tools, Error checking ... see picture above. ^

 

Oh, sry, didn't see the picture. Well, now it's completely blank drive, so no error's are found.

 

Btw, it only scratches when I try to access those bad sectors. Not generaly.

post-121358-0-29629100-1390034467.png

Link to post
Share on other sites
Luc2k
Posted

What does your drive's health look in something like Hard Disk Sentinel? You should backup your data and do a write surface test to fix weak sectors and mark the bad ones as unusable. The scratching part sound really bad though. Is it out of warranty?

Link to post
Share on other sites
T3X4S
Posted

Are hard drives more expensive than gold in Hungary ?  I simply dont understand why you are wasting 5 seconds on this.  You know its failing, you cant trust anything you put on there - why mess with it ?

If you say "well Im only 14 and too young to work, and my parents wont help" then I understand.

  • Like 1
Link to post
Share on other sites
paulheu
Posted

Hello everyone!

 

I recently tried to format one of my HDD's. I did it with the manager in windows. Using fast format option it went thou, but while I selected full format, the drive started to scratch around 1%-2%. Since previously I had corrupted or more so unacceptable files on the drive. I did a S.M.A.R.T check and the drive failed it.

 

 

Don't fiddle with it, get a new drive and trash this one as it is a goner. S.M.A.R.T. error are meant to tell you the drive is dying and needs to be replaced. Trying to fix it will only increase usage a lot and expedite the pending failure.

Link to post
Share on other sites
The Dark Knight
Posted

Copy the data to another HDD before trying to fix this! You are after all trying to use it while the platters are getting scratched constantly. The only reason it's still running and you're able to access the data is because it is a 1.5 TB HDD; your stuff is all over those platters.

 

Just get a new HDD.

  • Like 1
Link to post
Share on other sites
Raa
Posted

A S.M.A.R.T. error can't be fixed. It's a built in mechanism to let you know the drive is about to fail.

Backup your data, and replace the drive as soon as possible.

  • Like 4
Link to post
Share on other sites
+BudMan
  • MVC
Posted

So the drive has been having issues for 3 years? How come you didn't run the makers diag tools the day it started doing it.. If the drive had problems while under warranty you could of gotten replacement.

What specific disk is this, Seagate, Western Digital, Toshiba, etc. And we can point you to where to get the makers tools to test the drive.

Example here is seagate tools

http://www.seagate.com/support/downloads/item/seatools-win-master/

http://www.seagate.com/support/downloads/item/seatools-dos-master/

Dos version you can boot from a CD and test, etc.

If you would of run this test before the warranty was up and it fails, you could of replaced. Make sure you run the long version of the test, etc. What specific smart info is reporting bad?

If the drive is showing signs of failure "clicking for example" Yeah get your data off you can that you need if any, and get a new disk..

Link to post
Share on other sites
FreeJAC1310
Posted

I use HD Tune. Great software. Was the only software that showed it was my hard drive controller on a laptop that was causing my O/S crash issues. Check it out. hdtune.com

Link to post
Share on other sites
ndoggfromhell
Posted

Smart failed and makes noise... I'd throw it away.  

 

There was a person I worked with who would bring home all the "smart failed" drives that didn't make bad noises or were "repaired' by manufacturer tools.  He used them in an unraid server (nearly 15 drives in all) and they've been going strong for a few years now.  He keeps adding failed drives to it and he has never had any issues.  Not sure how he bypasses the SMART Failure warning, but he does.  Not sure you can disable it on the drive, might be able to disable it in bios on the computer you're using.

Link to post
Share on other sites
This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Followers 0
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    No registered users viewing this page.

  • Similar Content

    • Samsung reportedly releasing an Exynos-powered Windows 10 PC this year
      By Rich Woods
      Samsung reportedly releasing an Exynos-powered Windows 10 PC this year
      by Rich Woods

      Samsung Galaxy Book2 Samsung is no stranger to making Windows on ARM PCs, releasing devices for the most recent two generations of Qualcomm's Snapdragon Compute Platforms. But while Windows on ARM is referred to by some as Windows on Snapdragon, that phrase might not be accurate soon, as Samsung might just be working on a laptop that uses its own processor.

      The report comes out of ZDNet Korea (via SamMobile), and it claims that Samsung is going to release an Exynos-powered laptop this year. It's going to come with an Exynos 2200 chipset, and even more interestingly, an AMD GPU.

      Samsung and AMD have both confirmed that they were working together on a new chipset. The going assumption and rumor was that that chipset was going to be for an upcoming version of the Galaxy Z Fold. As it turns out, the two firms have completely different ambitions in mind.

      As it stands right now, the only officially supported ARM processors for Windows 10 are made by Qualcomm. The only other chip vendor that's making ARM processors for PCs, obviously, is Apple, which is transitioning its Mac lineup to its custom SoCs. Indeed, compared to just a few years ago, there's a ton of competition for Intel, which is the market incumbent. AMD's Ryzen processors are better than ever, and this is the first time in years that a new architecture is supported by Windows. It would seem that Samsung is set to become another competitor for Intel.

      The new Exynos-powered PC is set to arrive this year, and according to the report, it should show up in the third quarter. It's unclear, however, if Samsung is going to push the same value proposition as other ARM chip-makers. Apple is boasting performance and battery life, while Qualcomm champions its integrated cellular connectivity and fanless designs. With an AMD GPU, it's possible that Samsung could go for power.

    • Samsung's Mobility Enhancer technology improves MIMO throughput by 30%
      By indospot
      Samsung's Mobility Enhancer technology improves MIMO throughput by 30%
      by João Carrasqueira

      Cellular tower image via Shutterstock Samsung is improving the quality of its mobile networks thanks to a new solution it calls Mobility Enhancer, the company announced today. As the name implies, the focus of the technology is to improve the experience for users while they're on the move, which usually causes data speeds to get worse due to instability.

      Mobility Enhancer is a software solution that Samsung is applying to its Massive MIMO radios, and it improves the beamforming technology in those radios to make them more accurate for moving users. Samsung tested the technology in a field trial and found that data throughput was up by as much as 30% for a walking user. JeongHo Park, VP and Head of the Advanced System Design lab at Samsung's network division, said:

      Since it's a software solution, it's easier to upgrade than if it required new hardware, and Samsung says it will deliver software updates to its Massive MIMO radios around the world this year, so those performance improvements shouldn't be too far off. While the focus is naturally on 5G, the technology should benefit 4G users, too.

    • Deal of the Day: Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G at $375 off
      By Steven P.
      Deal of the Day: Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G at $375 off
      by Steven Parker

      In today's Amazon Deal of the Day, you can save $375 off on the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G and $200 off on the non Ultra 5G variant. The Note20 series launched last summer and we reviewed the European Note20 Ultra 5G variant which you can read here. The factory unlocked phone normally costs $1299.99, but today you can grab the 128GB variant at 29% off.

      Here's what we had to say about this phone in our review

      The main problem we had with it was the price. Here's the full spec sheet:



      Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G

      CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
      Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) GPU Adreno 650 Display 6.9 inches, 1440x3088, 525ppi, 120Hz FHD or 60Hz QHD, Dynamic AMOLED 2X Body 161.9x73.7x7.8mm (6.37x2.90x0.31in), 186g (6.56oz) Camera 108MP main + 12MP ultra-wide + 12MP telephoto, Front - 10MP Video 8K - 24fps, 4K - 60fps, HDR10+, Front - 4K - 60fps Aperture f/1.8 + f/2.0 + f/3.0, Front - F/2.2 Storage 256GB UFS 3.0 RAM 12GB Battery 4,500mAh, 25W fast charging 5G Sub6 + mmWave Color Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White OS Android 10 with OneUI 2.5 Price $924.99 In addition to this Mystic Black variant, a couple of other colors are available for the Note20 Ultra:

      Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, 128GB Mystic Bronze at $375 off for $924.99 (list price $1299.99) Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, 128GB Mystic White at $375 off for $924.99 (list price $1299.99) Here are the specs for the Note20 5G:



      Galaxy Note20 5G

      Display

      6.7-inches flat FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus, Infinity-O Display (2400x1080), 393ppi, HDR10+ certified, 60Hz display

      Dimensions

      75.2 x 161.6 x 8.3mm, 194g

      Camera (Rear)

      12MP, F1.8, 79 degrees,
      Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, 1.8μm pixel, OIS

      12MP, F2.2, 120 degrees, 1.4μm pixel

      64MP, F2.0, 76 degrees, 0.8μm pixel, OIS, Telephoto: 3X hybrid optical zoom

      Video (Rear)

      Up to 8K at 24fps

      Camera (Front)

      10MP, F2.2, 80 degrees, 1.22μm pixel, dual pixel AF

      Processor

      7nm Snapdragon 865+ (U.S., 5G)

      RAM

      8GB

      Storage

      128GB

      Battery

      4,300mAh, 25W fast charging

      OS

      Android 10 with One UI 2.5

      Connectivity

      LTE/5G (sub6 + mmWave)

      Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, Type-C, NFC

      Others

      Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor

      Samsung Pay (NFC payments)

      Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos

      IP68 water and dust resistance

      Price

      $799.99

      Galaxy Note20 5G, 128GB Mystic Bronze at $200 off for $799.99 (list price $999.99) Galaxy Note20 5G, 128GB Mystic Gray at $200 off for $799.99 (list price $999.99) Galaxy Note20 5G, 128GB Mystic Green at $200 off for $799.99 (list price $999.99) At the time of writing, neither Note20 variants have the larger 512GB model available to purchase. This deal is part of a wider sales promotion by Samsung on Amazon that you can check out here, some deals, like this one, are for today Feb 24 only, and others are flash deals or for the whole week.

      This deal qualifies for free delivery and free returns even without Prime. You can also add a 3-Year Accident Protection plan for an additional $99.99.

      Get the Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G for $924.99 (list price $1299.99) at Amazon

      As an Amazon Associate, Neowin may earn commission from qualifying purchases.

    • Google, Xiaomi, and OPPO are reportedly launching foldables this year
      By indospot
      Google, Xiaomi, and OPPO are reportedly launching foldables this year
      by João Carrasqueira

      Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 It's been a couple of years since we started seeing phones with foldable displays, but the only company that has really left an impression on most people is Samsung with its Z Fold and Z Flip lines. Huawei has made a few foldables by now, and yesterday it announced the Mate X2, but you don't get Google services with those.

      If you've been waiting for other companies to introduce alternatives, a new report from The Elec (via SamMobile) may have some good news for you. According to the report, Samsung's display division has been developing foldable display panels - specifically the kind where the display bends inward, similar to Samsung's own phones - to sell to Google, Xiaomi, and OPPO.

      All three of the companies have either shown off foldable prototypes of their own or been reported to be working on a phone with the form factor, so this seems to make sense. Rumors of a foldable Pixel device first popped up last summer, and today's report claims that Google is sourcing a 7.6-inch display from Samsung Display. There's no information on a potential external display, though it could be sourced from a different company.

      OPPO, for its part, is reportedly getting a 7.7-inch display, but it comes with the interesting tidbit that it's more of a clamshell-type display, similar to that of the Galaxy Z Flip, albeit significantly bigger (the Z Flip has a 6.7-inch panel). Additionally, OPPO is looking for an external display that's between 1.5 and 2 inches in size, which would be between the display on the Z Flip and Motorola's razr in terms of size.

      Finally, Xiaomi is sourcing an 8.03-inch foldable panel from Samsung and another display supplier, CSOT. An external 6.83-inch panel is also mentioned, so it's more like the Galaxy Z Fold2. Last year, Xiaomi had an external folding display prototype instead, and it even had two folds allowing the full display to be even bigger. It seems that inner displays are becoming more prevalent, likely due to them being more protected when not in use.

      All of these phones are said to be releasing within the year, so we shouldn't have long to wait to learn about them, assuming plans don't fall through.

    • CrystalDiskInfo 8.11.2
      By Copernic
      CrystalDiskInfo 8.11.2
      by Razvan Serea



      CrystalDiskInfo is a HDD/SSD health monitoring utility. It displays basic HDD (also SSD and USB-HDD) information, monitors S.M.A.R.T. values and disk temperature. It will also display the S.M.A.R.T data as a list so you can see the specific issue that a hard drive may have. It provides a health rating based on your drive’s SMART status, plus will list its temperature, enabling you to see just how hot your drives are running. As various factors approach thresholds of danger, CrystalDiskInfo will alert you, letting you know it's time to make backups while you still can.

      CrystalDiskInfo 8.11.2 changelog:

      Improved language auto detection

      Update language files (Simplified Chinese)

      Download: CrystalDiskInfo 8.11.2 | 4.5 MB (Open Source)
      Download: Portable CrystalDiskInfo 8.11.2 | 6.4 MB
      View: CrystalDiskInfo Home Page

      Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware