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Harddrive messed up will not format

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#1 ·
Hi ive got a samsing SP1213N IDE HDD that i want to do a full format on. Im using a software called low level format tool 4.25 the free version you will probebally be aware of it. The problem i have is every software i use to format the drive errors either at the begining or half way through. From the low level software this is the error report it produces:





Im using an ide to usb cable to connect it to the laptop and using an external power supply to power it.

What could be me problem or how to fix it? My only suggestion is to reinstall the drivers for the drive somehow from the Samsung Website.

Many Thanks

Dan
 
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#2 ·
It appears the drive is failing based on the errors. I would connect the drive to a desktop with one of the laptop IDE converters to a regular IDE cable and run HDDSCAN on it and check the smart values or use Seagates Seatools diagnostics on it. Attempting to troubleshoot a drive via a USB converter never works well at all.
 
#3 ·
As Networks suggested, download the ISO image for Seatools in my signature and burn the image to CD using IMGBurn also in my signature and with the drive attached internally, run the Quick and the Advanced tests. If those tests fail the drive needs to be replaced.
 
#4 ·
I/O error simply means it can't read or write to the device i.e; it can't communicate with the device. Does it make funny abnormal sounds when trying to format??? Such may include a "fan that keeps getting stuck" like noise... If that's the case it could be damaged in some sectors.
 
#5 ·
Thanks guys this is a great help i will do this today and feedback the results and yes it makes the fans sticking noises. If it helps on my first format i did a quick format and left it alone and my sister stupidley thought i just left the laptop on and shut it down not knowing it was formatting the drive. I went to work leaving it to format and found my laptop switched off i thought at this point it must have finninshed and shut the laptop down itself after completing the format but could this have corruped the drive? and even if it was disturbed surely you can re format it again.

Thanks
 
#6 ·
If it makes those noises then it could be physical and a new hard drive could be the only solution. Although, just try format with Windows. In my computer right click the drive and then format. If it completes then your safe for now but very soon your drive is going to die so I wouldn't store anything important in it. Make backups of it if you need to have your data on a portable drive.

Your welcome by the way.
 
#7 ·
Yeah i think it is goosed this is the results from seatool sorry for large post:

- SeaTools for Windows v1.2.0.6 ---------------
16/03/2012 11:08:22
Unit Serial: 152D20337A0C
Unit Model: SAMSUNG SP1213N
Model: SP1213N
Serial Number: 0777J1FWB11787
Firmware Revision: TL100-24
Short DST - Started 16/03/2012 11:08:22
Short DST - FAIL 16/03/2012 11:08:30
SeaTools Test Code: 6C9AC2A4



--------------- SeaTools for Windows v1.2.0.6 ---------------
16/03/2012 11:08:22
Unit Serial: 152D20337A0C
Unit Model: SAMSUNG SP1213N
Model: SP1213N
Serial Number: 0777J1FWB11787
Firmware Revision: TL100-24
Short DST - Started 16/03/2012 11:08:22
Short DST - FAIL 16/03/2012 11:08:30
SeaTools Test Code: 6C9AC2A4
Long Generic - Started 16/03/2012 11:13:48
Long Generic - Started 16/03/2012 11:14:10
Bad LBA: 3242897 Not Repaired
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Long Generic - FAIL 16/03/2012 11:43:20
SeaTools Test Code: 6C9AC2A4
Long Generic - Started 16/03/2012 13:37:55
Bad LBA: 3242227 Repaired
Bad LBA: 3242228 Unable to repair
Long Generic - FAIL 16/03/2012 13:44:45
SeaTools Test Code: 6C9AC2A4
Long Generic - Started 16/03/2012 14:19:27
Bad LBA: 3242227 Repaired
Bad LBA: 3242228 Unable to repair
Long Generic - FAIL 16/03/2012 14:25:05
SeaTools Test Code: 6C9AC2A4
 
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