Smart Failure predicted

[Kevin]

I get a message on bootup that states:

Warning - immediately back-up your data and replace your
hard disk drive - a failure may be imminent. Smart
failure predicted on secondary master: Maxtor 5T030H3

This is with the XP operating system. The drive in
question is a second hard drive used for recording and
mixing music.

Could someone tell me what a Smart failure is? Are there
any concerns I should have about the other hard drive or
other devices?

The drive appears to function, but I will be calling the
manufacturer for possible replacement as the drive is
still under warranty.

Thank you,

Kevin

 

[Nicholas]

Its time to give Maxtor a call and see if the
drive is still under warranty. If it is, they
will replace it.

In the U.S. call: 1-800-2-MAXTOR

You need to remove the drive from the computer
because Maxtor will want some info off the drive.

--
Nicholas

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| I get a message on bootup that states:
|
| Warning - immediately back-up your data and replace your
| hard disk drive - a failure may be imminent. Smart
| failure predicted on secondary master: Maxtor 5T030H3
|
| This is with the XP operating system. The drive in
| question is a second hard drive used for recording and
| mixing music.
|
| Could someone tell me what a Smart failure is? Are there
| any concerns I should have about the other hard drive or
| other devices?
|
| The drive appears to function, but I will be calling the
| manufacturer for possible replacement as the drive is
| still under warranty.
|
| Thank you,
|
| Kevin