Maxtor Drive failing SMART test

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I have a 30 GB Maxtor drive (about 3 years old), that is failing the SMART
test on every boot.

The drive seems to be perfectly functional.

Should I just trash this drive, is it usually definetly bad when it shows
status BAD for the SMART test?
 
slim said:
I have a 30 GB Maxtor drive (about 3 years old), that is failing the SMART
test on every boot.

The drive seems to be perfectly functional.

Should I just trash this drive, is it usually definetly bad when it shows
status BAD for the SMART test?
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Why chance it?
 
Previously slim said:
I have a 30 GB Maxtor drive (about 3 years old), that is failing the SMART
test on every boot.
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The drive seems to be perfectly functional.
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Should I just trash this drive, is it usually definetly bad when it shows
status BAD for the SMART test?
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From my experience: yes, definitely. For more information
get a SMART query tool and use it to find out which SMART
value triggerd the 'bad' status.

Arno
 
Arno Wagner said:
From my experience: yes, definitely.
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Yup, why check your cables and powersupply if you can buy
a new drive, right Arnie? One has to support one's local retailer.
For more information get a SMART query tool and use it to
find out which SMART value triggerd the 'bad' status.
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Why bother if you are 'definetely' going to trash the drive.
 
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