Please check this, "Raw read error rate"

[jack_the_ripper]

hi guys,

i just did a scan wid HD tune to check my hard dish and i got an error saying "raw read error rate" status: failed. What does this mean?

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[Faun]

better check with seatools if its a seagate HDD, gives more accurate prediction of HDD failure

 

[jack_the_ripper]

mine's a western digital hard disk.! wont seatools work for this?

 

[Faun]

Well check this to get diagnostic tools for you WD model:
*support.wdc.com/product/download.asp

 

[jack_the_ripper]

i tried running the diagnostic tool. Its showing the "Health Status" in the warning levels and SMART status as Failed.!!

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there's no repair feature in this.. How do i solve this.! any help.!?

 

[Faun]

time to backup and get it RMAed if it's still under warranty. There must me one warranty checker page on WD website, check if it's still under warranty.

 

[jack_the_ripper]

its not under warranty, so i guess i need to go for a new hdd.. it has anyways worked for 4.5 yrs and im happy wid that.!

and can i get some suggestions about system backup softwares?