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Re: A diagnostic test was run and the smart short self test failed, what is that and is it essential (330 Views)
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A diagnostic test was run and the smart short self test failed, what is that and is it essential?

‎12-31-2011 07:40 AM

I have an HP Pavilion p6320f pc desktop I am running windows 7. Nothing that I can see changed. Haven't had a problems, but upon the diagonistic test the above and the the statement "smart short self test failed".

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Re: A diagnostic test was run and the smart short self test failed, what is that and is it essential

‎01-02-2012 09:20 AM

I had the same problem with my wife's computer. It is less than 2 years old.  I spent 30-40 minutes online with tech support. The tell me that the hard drive is ging bad.  Choices: send to them and 2-300 $ later I get a rebuilt computer and likely without my files. 2) replace the hard drive myself. 3) buy a new 'puter. 4) backup files routinely and keep giong.

 

I have backed up files and rebooted.  Ran another diagnostic test and it seems to be running fine with only a small bac sector. 

 

I suggest u also make a list of the programs that u have added and know what u want to replace if and when u need to.

 

good luck

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