tools for checking hard disk failure

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Fedora 13

I am just wondering if there are any tools for checking the life of the hard disk. I had my hard disk for 4 years. And now I think it is having some problems.

Is there any tools I can use to check the condition of the hard disk?

Many thanks for any advice,

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 05 '10 at 06:53

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smartctl

answered Oct 05 '10 at 06:53

Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams

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score 3 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 05 '10 at 06:54

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Check your hard disk's manufacturer website. (Will be good if you mention your HDD brand on the question). For example, if it's Seagate I recommend you download SeaTools.

answered Oct 05 '10 at 06:54

Ruel

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tools for checking hard disk failure

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