Difference between revisions of "Basic Diagnostics Manual"
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You can test most hard drive formats via Ubuntu's built in SMART scan (in Disk Utility). Or try [http://gsmartcontrol.berlios.de/home/index.php/en/Home GSMARTControl]. | You can test most hard drive formats via Ubuntu's built in SMART scan (in Disk Utility). Or try [http://gsmartcontrol.berlios.de/home/index.php/en/Home GSMARTControl]. | ||
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*Read error rate | *Read error rate | ||
*Reallocated sector counts | *Reallocated sector counts | ||
Revision as of 10:55, 13 July 2012
Hardware
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) scans
SMART scans are a quick way to tell if a hard drive is failing.
You can test most hard drive formats via Ubuntu's built in SMART scan (in Disk Utility). Or try GSMARTControl.
Common SMART signs of HDD failure:
- Read error rate
- Reallocated sector counts
- Spin retry count
- Command timeout
- Reallocation event count
- Current pending sector count
- Uncorrectable sectory count
- Drive life protection status
Standard Mac/Windows/Linux
how to install/reinstall
how/where to backup
how to take apart
where to find guides
program lists
what it does
when to use
how to use
where to find additional help
hardware vs software issues
common problems
water spill
viruses
