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Can anyone tell me what type of error this is and what to do?Error Code: HD521-2W (103 Views)
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Can anyone tell me what type of error this is and what to do?Error Code: HD521-2W

‎03-31-2012 11:46 AM

SMART Short Self Test Test Started   3/31/2012 10:07:09 AM Error Message: The device reported the following status: The previous self-test completed having the read element of the test failed. 3/31/2012 10:07:41 AM Error Message: The first failing LBA value is 864197610 and the failure occurred after the device had been operating for 9385 power-on hours. 3/31/2012 10:07:42 AM Test Finished:

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Re: Can anyone tell me what type of error this is and what to do?Error Code: HD521-2W

‎03-31-2012 02:39 PM

Hi Duane,

 

It is a warning of a Hard Drive failure:

Hard Drive Failure Errors

 

The document tells you how to prepare.

 

At this point you may still have time to make recovery disks, make backups, and get a replacement drive.  Perhaps you need to update the drivers.

 

Do not delay to take corrective action!

 

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