On 10/01/06 13:01, "Frank P. Eigler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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. -- ======================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ************************ Usual disclaimers apply *********************** -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
