S.M.A.R.T Status BAD, Backup and Replace

[jimmy_mac]

I'm currently sorting a laptop out and this is the issue.

It basically needs a change of hard drive.

Do I need to? Should I just wait until it dies? Anyway of turning off the S.M.A.R.T setting? It's not displayed in the bios.

Also, the replacement disk as and when, should I go with the equivalent that is in there (Toshiba 60gb 5400rpm) or go for something different?

All opinions welcome, poxy laptops.

 

[Padso]

Why not make an image of it not so if when it dies you can just reimage the new hard disk?

You can swop to any drive that will fit which you like.

 

[V1NNY]

you can turn S.M.A.R.T off in the bios

 

[jimmy_mac]

I have looked through the BIOS and cannot find an option for this. I've told the guy that he has 2 options, I'll change the hard drive now and install the Sony software etc or he can just wait till it kicks the bucket and I'll do it then.

It's been formatted, nothing is stored on there as he uses it for wireless internet access only.

Only real issue was which hard disk, equivalent Toshiba or better quality Seagate/Hitachi?

 

[KDF]

ghost it onto a new drive... and install new drive right away or risk loosing stuff you do on the laptop after you did the ghosted image.

Any laptop hard drive should just get a decent brand one.