On Tue, 10 Jan 2006, Mike Kauspedas wrote: > > I've had TechTool running for ~ 10 hours and it's showing 601 bad blocks > > (block 359040 of 156301488) so far. > > > > The data's completely corrupt and seemingly unsalvageable. Disk > > First Aid, TechTool, DiskWarrior and Drive Genius all give up on it. > > > > Is this a warranty issue (HD purchased w/laptop 7 months ago) or is a > > thorough reformat and reinstall going to get me back up and running. > > > > The local tech told me that "If I have to order a part, it's under > > warranty. If not, you eat the cost" > > > > Thanks > > A thorough reformat and reinstall would probably get you back and running > but if I was you, I would have it replaced. You never know, it might start > acting up again... > > -Laurent. > > You may have to plug it into an x86 laptop or find an adapter for a PC, but > if you low level format it with a tool from the manufacturer's website it > may fix the issues. If it is a mechanical issue though it will not. > Regardless you should get it replaced if it is under warranty. > > Mike Kauspedas
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