Smart hard drive error

"everytime when i'll open my netbook hp mini 110-3500 is showing this message " Smart Hard Drive Error ". imminent failure, i'm trying tohe hard drive test but its still error...please help me..!

Sorry to say it means what it says. Your hard drive needs to be replaced. There is no workaround.

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SMART Hard Disk Error - Replace Hard Drive?

A couple of days ago I recieved an error when I started my computer (HP Pavilion dv6-6071eo), saying "SMART Hard Disk Error" followed by a message telling me that the SMART hard disk check has detected and imminent failure. It told me to backup my files and then press F2 and run a hard disk test. On the last row it displayed "Hard Disk 1 (301)". I tried to run the hard disk test, which failed instantly. I also ran the BIOS hard disk test. It passed the short test without problems and then stopped rather shortly after the long test started with the error "Hard Disk 1 Full 305". My computer has also been running slowly over the last week. From what I've read so far it seems I have to replace my Hard Drive. Is this correct? If yes, would this be a suitable (functional) replacement: http://www.dustinhome.se/product/5010151237/western-digital-black-2-5-320gb-7200rpm-sata-300-16mb/#intcmp=searchProvider_dacsa. Also, would it be worth it (and possible) upgrading to an SSD for noise and heat reduction, which is a problem with this laptop (and several other simular laptops from HP) compared to other laptops. Also, it might be good to mention my warranty has expired.

Have you checked to see if there is any free space left on the hard drive? A full hard drive will make the system run very slowly and it can also keep the system from working properly if it is full enough. The fact that you pass the short test means there is nothing major mechanically wrong with the drive. Just right click on the icon for the main drive likely C:\ in "Computer: and select "properties". If the drive is not actually full then I suggest replacing it. Yes, if you can afford an SSD there is no question that is the way to go. There is nothing not good about an ssd other than an occasional struggle to install it. I have been using ssds for a while and I have never had the installation problems we often see reported here but don't be dissuaded, we are here to help .

Envy 15-j119tx smart hard drive detects imminent failure two separate notebooks

Last week I bought an Envy 15-j119tx from a retailer, and every time I restarted it I would get an error message telling me that the smart hard drive detects an imminent failure. From my google search I found that I pretty much need to replace the hard drive. So I took the laptop back to the retailer and they apologised and gave me another one today. This one also has the same error, so I am really confused, is this a problem with this model or what?

Maybe that retailer had 800 pound gorillas stocking the shelves with laptops. I would bet if you installed a new drive it would be fine. It is also not impossible HP got a batch of bad drives and laptops shipped to the same retailer probably came off the assembly line together. I would take it back one more time and insist to start it up before you take the new one out of the store this time.

Can't boot into bios due to SMART Hard Disk Error

My hard drive failed and now im getting constant pop ups to replace it
I'm thinking about transfering windows to an external drive until I can replace the internal one but I need access to the bios to set the boot priorty options anytime I use f10 to boot into the bios it's like it's skipped over and gives me the smart hard disk error screen where my only options are to boot into windows or run diagnostics.
I tried running diagnostics but each test resulted in an instant failure.

Yes take out hard drive and connect it to another PC. Get help from your service manual for procedure for taking it out:
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02659236
Adapter, something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Anker®-Converter-Adapter-Cable-included/dp/B005B3VO24
For configuring boot order, try this:
http://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c00364979
Tap f9 key soon after powering on notebook, if the above don't work.
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HP G62 Notebook has Smart Hard disk error

My HP G62 Notebook PC just stopped in the middle of my doing homework the other day and came up with an error code on the screen. I have went in through the BIOS and ran a hard disk test. It passes the first 2 tests and then fails on the third one.
I have tried to back it up over a month, just in case it was a virus but that doesn't seem to make a difference. Now upon start up it says the following:
"SMART Hard Disk Error
The SMART Hard disk check has detected an imminent failure. To ensure not data loss, please backup the content immediatly and run the Hard Disk Test in System Diagnostics.
Hard Disk 1 (301)"
Does this mean my computer is done? Do I need a new hard drive? I'm definetly not the most tech savvy person. I did see another board where they suggested removing the hard drive and then reinstalling it. This doesn't seem to make a difference. HELP!!

Hi,
The Smart error would indicate that the Hard Drive is failing and needs to be replaced.
If your notebook is still under warranty, contact HP and arrange to have the drive replaced - you can check your warranty status Here.
If you live in the US, contact HP Here.
If you are in another part of the world, start Here.
If you are out of warranty and would like a guide on replacing the Hard Drive yourself, please let me know - include the full Model No. and Product No. of your G62 series notebook - see Here for a further explanation.
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How to resove the "smart hard disk error" problem occured message displayed while starting up?

Dear HP Technician
My HP laptop showing me a "Smart Hard disk Error" while starting up the computer when I press power button on.
The message displayed on black screen is as below:
Smart hard disk error
The smart disk check has detected an imminent failure. To ensure not data loss, please backup the content immidiately and run the Hard Disk Test in system Diagnostics.
Hard Disk 1 (301)
F2 system Diagnostics
Enter-continue startup
Fore information, please visit:
www.hp.com/go/techcenter/startup
I already did the Hard disk self test and it showed all the test were passed.
Please help me to resolve this problem
thank you
regards
neeraj
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There are 2 ways of running a test on your hard drive . One way is through BIOS (F10) and other is through HP System diagnostics(F2). How exactly was test initiated from your end ?
The SMART imminent failure for Hard drive is an indication that your Hard drive is on verge of failure or might fail anytime depending on usage. I would recommend you to backup your files immediately because your hard drive might die at any moment and I'm pretty sure its needs to be replaced.
Kindly check the instructions over here in order to run the test for your hard drive
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Product: HP Pavillion dv5 Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit Problem: Smart Hard Disk Error

Product: HP Pavillion dv5
Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit
Problem: Smart Hard Disk Error
Disk Name: WDC WD3200BEKT-60V5T1
How do I fix this error?

Hi,
If you're starting to get Smart warnings, it's probably best to think about replacing the Hard Drive - at the very least, make sure you have a current back-up of all your personal files etc in case the drive fails suddenly.
If you'd like a guide on replacing the Hard Drive, please post back with the full Model No. and Product No. of the notebook ( from the service tag underneath your notebook ) - see Here for a further explanation.
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SMART Hard Disk Error after replacing HD

Hi!
I SOOO hope that someboidy is able to help me.
I am NOT a novice but I am stumped.
I replaced the HD with the same model HD that the COMPAQ CQ58 came with because the old HD was shot - how that happend eludes me.
Anyhoo, after screwing a new HD in I wanted to put OS on it but I get the following error right after pushing gthe power button on:
SMART Hard Disk Error
The SMART hard disk check has detected an imminent failure. To ensure not data los, please backup the content immediately and run Hard Disk Test in System Diagnostics.
Hard Disk 1 (301)
F2 System Diagnostics
ENTER - Coninue Startup
For more information, please visit: www.hp.com/go/techcenter/startup
I'll get back to the LINK later.
First I pushed ENTER. What appeared is:
Boot Device Not Found
Please install an operating system on your hard disk
Hard Disk (3FO)
F2 System Diagnostics
For more information, please visit: www.hp.com/go/techcenter/startup
I pressed F2 and this is what happens:
I get the diagnostics Menu.
Version 1.6.0.0 - BIOS
For more information, please visit: www.hp.com/go/techcenter/PCDiags
Memory Test
Hard Drive Check
Language
Exit
I pressed Hard Drive Test did the "Quick Check" and this is the message I get:
SMART Check : NOT AVAILABLE
Short DST : NOT AVAILABLE
==============================
For more information, please visit: www.hp.com/go/techcenter/PCDiags
I tried the LINK, it doesn't exist.
I also went to the Boot Options in BIOS in order to start from a USB stick and put the USB HD in first place.
When I reboot it does not recognise any USB stick. I tried Windows 8 and UBUNTU which ususally works on all machines I recoverd so far.
No whatsoever luck.
As I mentioned before:
I am stumped.
I have no recovery CDs and can't make one since I don't run Win8 on any of my PCs.
So, any suggestions????
Please HELP
Thank you in advance
Kai Henry
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Plug the usb flashdrive into one of the notebooks's usb ports Press the power button and then immediately tap the Esc key to invoke the startup menu. Choose F9 (boot opions) instead of F10 (BIOS setup) in the startup menu and then select the usb flashdrive.
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HP DV6 Laptop - Smart Hard disk error

1. Product Name: HP Pavilion DV6-3150 us
2. Operating System - Windows 7
3. Error message: Smart Hard disk error
4. Any changes made to your system before the issue occurred:
Hi
My laptop was toooooo slow and looks like some process was running
in the background especially lots of scvhost.exe. Tried some
malware removal and couldn't resolve it.
Now I'm not able to login to my system at all.
I have tried all possible options
a. Tried to run scandisk
b. Tried to start OS in safemode prompt(It stops at classpnp.sys)
c. Tried to start OS in safemode with netword
d. Command prompt
e. Tried to execute chkdsk, scandsk etc etc.
None of the options able to solve the problem. It keeps on giving me a message"Smart hard disk error" and sometimes it runs the scandisk and it keeps on gives me a message for each segment "File record segment 12345 is unreadable"
Don't know what to do. After reading many posts in the net, suggestions were to replace the hard drive I am worried about it.
It is just 1 year and 2 months I bought the laptop and now I dont have warranty as well. Dont know what to do.
Is there any way I can resolve my hard drive?
Can you help me out to resolve it?
Regards
Bals

I have seen several people report Recovery hanging and not completing when the hdd is smaller than the original. Years ago when hdds were 20-40gb I could understand the problem with running Recovery from disks on a 20gb if the machine came with a 40gb_but I would have thought /hoped that HP would have eliminated that issue with todays huge hdds.From several posts here in the forum, the problem has not gone away.
If you install Linux now booting from Recovery Disks will wipe out Linux,so if you hope to dual-boot it will have to be reinstalled after recovering windows 7.
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Smart Hard Disk Error on windows 7 notebook

I have a Hp Mini 2100-2190NR running windows 7.
I've had a problem recently where i could not boot windows. I got it fixed using a USB recovery disk.
When i start my computer i get a Smart Hard Disk Error message.
It says it has detected an imminent failure and to back up the content immediately and run the hard disk test in system diagnostics.
Once i run the tests, some got me errors and could not complete them.
I tried using a system restore back to a date and i was able to log into windows. The next day same problem occured and tried another system restore and nothing happened.
Im stuck at the black screen with the microsoft corporation loading bar.
How can i fix this problem?
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Hi,
The Smart error message would indicate that the Hard Drive is failing and needs to be replaced. This is also consistent with the start-up issue.
If your notebook is still under warranty, contact HP and arrange to have the drive replaced - you can check your warranty status Here.
If you live in the US, contact HP Here.
If you are in another part of the world, start Here.
If you are out of warranty and would like a guide on replacing the Hard Drive yourself, please let me know.
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Data recover from a hard drive error 301

Can anyone advise me of how to recover data from a hard drive error 301. I have a pavilion dv7-4177 and i received the hard drive error code 301 two weeks after the warranty expired. I back up my data so I though but when tried to reload that data on a new hard drive it would not take. The damage hard drive will not load the OS now even in safe mode. Is there any way to retrieve this data from that hard drive.

Hi,
One possible way to try and retrieve your files from a non-booting drive is to follow the process detailed in the link below. The Ubuntu operating system CD you create can run from the CD alone ( ie it doesn't have to install on the Hard Drive ) and I've often found it to be successful in retrieving data even from a failing Hard Drive. When you've created the CD, follow the instructions and see if you can back up your files.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/use-ubuntu-live-cd-to-backup-files-from-your-dead-windo...
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My Time Capsule is reporting hard drive errors.

Hi all,
My Time Capsule has been reporting hard drive errors. Unfortunately the problem started right outside of its warranty period. I formatted the drive twice, first time was a quick format, second was a single pass 0 write.
My question is: Now what can I do to make this unit reliable again.
I've seen a lot of these reports. This is exactly why I was hesitant to buy the Time Capsule. The sad thing is Apple advertised this as a server grade back-up device. After just over a year of service, I can no longer count on my Apple branded back-ups.
I'd like to see Apple step up to the plate and rectify this issue for those of us who are experiencing the failure. They've extended warranty periods before when it was clear the product had so many field failures. It's the least they can do.

Ring and ask them.. or go into the local store.
Their local store managers have some flexibility.
Especially if an item is just out of warranty.
You cannot buy applecare for a TC. But applecare on any computer will also cover the TC.. and if you want a cheap way into applecare to cover your TC, buy an Apple TV and buy applecare on that.. then Apple will replace your TC, and you can sell off the unopened ATV.
Total cost is pretty much just the applecare on atv which is cheap.
If you want to replace the disk yourself you can do it easily.
http://www.ifixit.com/Device/Apple_Time_Capsule

T60p Hard Drive Errors in Diagnostics Test

I recently started having problems with my internal hard drive. It is just over 1 year old, a Western Digital Scorpio Blue 320GB 5400rpm, 8MB cache.. While trying to extract a few zips, I started getting an I/O Device Error message. I ran a CHKDSK and fixed all the bad sectors. However, even after running the checkdisk, I am still getting errors in the ThinkVantage Diagnostic Tool.
I have a T60p, model 8743-CTO. Running Windows 7 with 2x1GB RAM.
Here are the hard drive errors I found with the diagnostics tool.
FAILED: Targeted Read Test - Error Code WHD20-P5V
Error while reading sector 6033483899
FAILED: Surface Scan Test - 2: Error Code WHD08-HMV
There were over 10 sectors with errors
Is my hard drive really failing? Like I said, its a WD Scorpio Blue that I bought just over a year ago, I think they should last longer than a year.
Any thoughts?

Hello,
Sometimes hard disk drives fail prematurely.
Just to verify the issue is with the hard disk drive, you might want to remove it from the ThinkPad and connect it to another computer. The data and power connectors are standard, so this should not be a problem, as long as there is another computer with available connectors. From there, you can check the drive further, as well as back up any valuable data which might be on the hard disk drive.
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Recurring Hard Drive Errors/Crashes After Replacing Repeatedly

I've got a 2007 2GHz Macbook. I've been having repeated hard drive errors for the past few months. First the original hard drive went 100% dead. I replaced it with a Hitachi 350 Gig. After repeated serious hard drive crashes and reformats, I replaced it again with a brand new Western Digital 350 Gig hard drive. However, I am having continued problems with this one now, Invalid Extent entries every couple days, and major errors if I don't run disk utility every other day.
This is leading me to believe that the issue isn't related to the hard drive since I've had similar problems three times in a row. Has anybody else encountered this? Could the problem be elsewhere?

+I'm assuming that's a bad ram module, am I correct?+
Perhaps, but I'm sorry to report there is much uncertainty about this. See the search of these boards I've added at the bottom, and refer to each listing and its resolution (if reported).
There is usually a "Details" section of the Apple Hardware Test report about the memory - did you see that section of the results?
If not seen, or if it was not reported, open the utility "System Profiler" and look at the "Diagnostics" section to see general results of that last AHT which you ran, and also you should see there the latest results of the "Power On Self-Test" that runs each time a Mac starts up. The normal "Result" for both lines reads: "Passed"
Also check the "Memory" section of System Profiler to see the size, type, speed and "Status" of each individual memory module - your MacBook should have two modules in it, and the "Status" report for each should be "OK"
If your Mac is not covered by AppleCare, it's probably best to use a process of elimination to find the source of the problem.
Are you using your MacBook without an external keyboard and mouse? Those might possibly be the cause of a problem, if connected.
As long as you have the original grey-label Install Disc in the optical drive, your MacBook will startup without a hard drive inside, as the Install Disc contains all the operating instructions that are necessary for the MacBook to operate the Install Disc and everything on it.
It is easy to remove the internal hard drive to eliminate a potential problem source. If corruption of the hard drive is a repeated issue, it would be best to eliminate this hard drive from the mix for testing purposes.
Just as important, as long as you have the original grey-label Install Disc that contains the AHT, the MacBook will startup to the Apple Hardware Test by pressing and holding the d key, again without a hard drive installed.
It is very easy to remove RAM modules from a MacBook for visual inspection to see what markings are on the labels as to size, type and speed. Verify that System Profiler is reporting the same info as is marked on the labels.
Assuming everything is as it should be, replace one module, close up the Mac, and after starting up to the Install Disc, check what the utility "System Profiler" is showing in the "Memory" section of its limited System Profiler. If the Mac starts up cleanly and System Profiler reads "OK" move that module to the other memory slot and same procedure.
If the Mac again starts up cleanly to the Install Disc and System Profiler again reads "OK" next startup from and run the Apple Hardware Test with only that one module to see if it gets a clean bill of health.
If it's ok, then remove that module and set it aside as being a tentatively "known good" module.
Repeat all on the second module by it's self. At this point, you should probably have learned which module is bad - however, if not, go through it all again with both modules installed.
Hopefully by the end, you will have determined a resolution that doesn't cost an arm and a leg to correct, such as replacing the logic board. Good luck with it:)
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HP Pavilion dv7-4165dx SMART Hard Disk Error Hard Disk 1 (301)

My HP Pavilion dv7-4165dx when first turned, the screen reads "SMART Hard Disk Error" "Hard Disk 1 (301)

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