Do I need a new Hard Drive?

RaptorHawk · RaptorHawk #1 (**permalink**)

02-27-2011, 03:53 PM

Today my 2.16 core 2 duo macbook pro started randomly beachballing. It happens like every minute or so and last for about 10-15 seconds. I tried restarting and doing disk repair and that didn't do anything.

I then ran SMART utility which said overall smart status failing.

Is there anything I can do or do I need to replace my Hard drive?

If I do need to replace it, is there anything I need to know? I saw a video on how to replace it and it seems easy enough.

Would this one work as a replacement?
Amazon.com: Hitachi Travelstar 2.5-Inch 320 GB 7200RPM SATA II 8 MB Cache Internal Hard Drive 0A72333: Electronics

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #2 (**permalink**)

02-27-2011, 03:56 PM

It does sound like your hard drive is failing (especially since the "SMART" status said failing).

Backup all your important stuff IMMEDIATELY (if you haven't already). Then purchase & install a new HD.

Just about any 9.5mm height, SATA, 2.5" drive will be fine.

Good luck,

- Nick

RaptorHawk · RaptorHawk #3 (**permalink**)

02-27-2011, 10:59 PM

Yea first thing I did after running smart utility was backup my info. I'll order a new HD tonight or tomorrow. Thanks for the help.

pigoo3 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: May 20, 2008 Location: U.S. Posts: 20,295 Mac Specs: 13" MB 2.4ghz, 2gig ram, OS 10.7.4	02-27-2011, 03:56 PM It does sound like your hard drive is failing (especially since the "SMART" status said failing). Backup all your important stuff IMMEDIATELY (if you haven't already). Then purchase & install a new HD. Just about any 9.5mm height, SATA, 2.5" drive will be fine. Good luck, - Nick - Computer slow, too many "beachballs", read this: Beachballs - Computer seems slower than it used to? Read this for some speedup tips: Speedup - Almost full hard drive? Some solutions. Out of Space - Apple Battery Info. Battery
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Member Since: Jan 24, 2007 Posts: 8	02-27-2011, 03:53 PM Today my 2.16 core 2 duo macbook pro started randomly beachballing. It happens like every minute or so and last for about 10-15 seconds. I tried restarting and doing disk repair and that didn't do anything. I then ran SMART utility which said overall smart status failing. Is there anything I can do or do I need to replace my Hard drive? If I do need to replace it, is there anything I need to know? I saw a video on how to replace it and it seems easy enough. Would this one work as a replacement? Amazon.com: Hitachi Travelstar 2.5-Inch 320 GB 7200RPM SATA II 8 MB Cache Internal Hard Drive 0A72333: Electronics
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