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Apple Computing Products:
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SMART Utility says drive is failing
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<blockquote data-quote="Lifeisabeach" data-source="post: 1611126" data-attributes="member: 38864"><p>It could be a one-time thing, or it could be a sign that the drive is failing and you will continue to have more bad sectors pop up. The fact that it's "running slow" doesn't make me feel confident that it's a one-time thing. This WILL lead to data loss if it keeps losing sectors. Right now, it has only re-allocated 4 sectors, so that may also be a good sign. I would replace it ASAP and make sure she has a safe backup just in case in the interim. Keep an eye on the SMART status, and if it loses more sectors, stop using it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lifeisabeach, post: 1611126, member: 38864"] It could be a one-time thing, or it could be a sign that the drive is failing and you will continue to have more bad sectors pop up. The fact that it's "running slow" doesn't make me feel confident that it's a one-time thing. This WILL lead to data loss if it keeps losing sectors. Right now, it has only re-allocated 4 sectors, so that may also be a good sign. I would replace it ASAP and make sure she has a safe backup just in case in the interim. Keep an eye on the SMART status, and if it loses more sectors, stop using it. [/QUOTE]
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