C Clemsonblade Distinguished Mar 12, 2011 30 0 18,530 Oct 14, 2013 #1 From the message I am getting I think I should RMA.
Solution Akashdeep Oct 14, 2013 Check for few days for "increase in reallocated sectors". If it increases day by day, then replace it immediately. Otherwise you might end up with data loss.
Check for few days for "increase in reallocated sectors". If it increases day by day, then replace it immediately. Otherwise you might end up with data loss.
Akashdeep Distinguished Feb 9, 2011 938 0 19,160 Oct 14, 2013 #2 It will depend on your vendor's RMA policy. If you still have the validity for RMA, then go for that. I worry this "reallocated sectors" might increase day by day, which is pretty normal in such cases. Upvote 0 Downvote
It will depend on your vendor's RMA policy. If you still have the validity for RMA, then go for that. I worry this "reallocated sectors" might increase day by day, which is pretty normal in such cases.
C Clemsonblade Distinguished Mar 12, 2011 30 0 18,530 Oct 14, 2013 #3 I think western digital will give me 5 years. Probably will keep it until I get an SSD and RMA it then. Upvote 0 Downvote
I think western digital will give me 5 years. Probably will keep it until I get an SSD and RMA it then.
Akashdeep Distinguished Feb 9, 2011 938 0 19,160 Oct 14, 2013 Solution #4 Check for few days for "increase in reallocated sectors". If it increases day by day, then replace it immediately. Otherwise you might end up with data loss. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
Check for few days for "increase in reallocated sectors". If it increases day by day, then replace it immediately. Otherwise you might end up with data loss.