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<blockquote data-quote="bobtomay" data-source="post: 1642721" data-attributes="member: 24160">That machine can boot to the OS in ~30 seconds.&nbsp; You are correct, this is typical for a dying drive and all the testing software will report there is nothing wrong with it.The only way to solve it, is to replace it which can be done for under $100.&nbsp; If looking for a HD, am still recommending the WD black if those have enough space for your needs.This is the new paradigm for failing hard drives instead of the old clicking sound we all were familiar with.My '06 MBP with a 500 GB WD Black still boots in 28 seconds running 10.7.My first experience with this action of modern drives was with a brand new drive going into a custom built Win box.&nbsp; I did no less than 4 reinstalls of the OS.&nbsp; Testing software all reported the drive was just fine.&nbsp; After sending the manufacturer an email of what was happening at noon on a Saturday, they had a replacement drive in my mailbox on Monday - no questions asked.&nbsp; I've owned and seen a lot of drives with the exact same symptoms.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="bobtomay, post: 1642721, member: 24160"] That machine can boot to the OS in ~30 seconds. You are correct, this is typical for a dying drive and all the testing software will report there is nothing wrong with it. The only way to solve it, is to replace it which can be done for under $100. If looking for a HD, am still recommending the WD black if those have enough space for your needs. This is the new paradigm for failing hard drives instead of the old clicking sound we all were familiar with. My '06 MBP with a 500 GB WD Black still boots in 28 seconds running 10.7. My first experience with this action of modern drives was with a brand new drive going into a custom built Win box. I did no less than 4 reinstalls of the OS. Testing software all reported the drive was just fine. After sending the manufacturer an email of what was happening at noon on a Saturday, they had a replacement drive in my mailbox on Monday - no questions asked. I've owned and seen a lot of drives with the exact same symptoms. [/QUOTE]

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