Backard Bell EasyNote TS Hard Disc Failure Warning

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emarsh

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Hi,

I suddenly started getting warning popups about possible hard drive failure.

Driver: TOSHIBA MK1059GSM

Should I get the same driver again or could I improve performance by replacing it with an ssd?
Also it came with windows 8, but I got an auto upgrade to windows 10 recently, don't have a disc for that,
If I replace the driver will I be able to install windows 10 again like previously, just upgraded, no disc.

Going to drop it into a local repair guy just need to know what hard drive I should buy.

Any advice appreciated.
 
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SuperSoph_WD
Welcome to Tom's Hardware, Emarsh!

I'd strongly recommend you backup all your data from the hard drive somewhere off-site immediately! Since the OS was pre-installed, you shouldn't face any issues with the clean install of Windows 8 and then upgrading to Windows 10 again. Regardless, if the hard drive, the OS communicates with the motherboard. You can easily upgrade to an SSD, however, you should check the warranty on your laptop first. If it's still covered, you should get in touch with the manufacturer's customer support and let them know about the failing component. They should be able to provide you assistance with the replacement/repair.

Hope this was helpful. Let me know if you have more questions...
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SuperSoph_WD

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Welcome to Tom's Hardware, Emarsh!

I'd strongly recommend you backup all your data from the hard drive somewhere off-site immediately! Since the OS was pre-installed, you shouldn't face any issues with the clean install of Windows 8 and then upgrading to Windows 10 again. Regardless, if the hard drive, the OS communicates with the motherboard. You can easily upgrade to an SSD, however, you should check the warranty on your laptop first. If it's still covered, you should get in touch with the manufacturer's customer support and let them know about the failing component. They should be able to provide you assistance with the replacement/repair.

Hope this was helpful. Let me know if you have more questions! :)
SuperSoph_WD
 
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emarsh

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Apr 13, 2016
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Thanks

The thing is I bought it online like 7 years ago,
So I think my only option is to bring it to a local repair guy.

Any idea what kind of ssd drive I should purchase if it's ok to use an ssd instead of original drive?

Actually I wwas trying to sign up on packardbell.com and realized I already registered this laptop there.
 
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SuperSoph_WD

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Hey there again, emarsh!

Great choice with the SSD update, it will definitely improve your laptop's performance and boot-up times. However, I can't give you any specific recommendations in terms of brands due to the fact that I'm an official WD representative. However, Tom's Hardware has some pretty good reviews and stats regarding SSDs as well. I'd advise you to check them out and see what will suit your system's needs.

Hope I was helpful. Best of luck! :)
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