- After completing the chkdsk switches (chkdsk /b /v) please backup all important files on the Seatools disk drive.
(save files to another disk drive or the cloud)
The ST1000DM010-2EP102 drive has multiple bad blocks.
It is best to replace a disk drive with many bad blocks or a disk drive with increasing bad blocks.
A disk drive can be used until the terminal event as long a the computer user can tolerate:
a) slow read
b) slow write
c) hangs and freezes
d) BSOD and unexpected shutdowns and restarts
etc.
- Run the Crucial scanner to view disk drive replacement options.
Crucial System Scanner | Memory Upgrade Scanner | Crucial | Crucial.com
- After backing up files plan to disconnect the D: drive and monitor the computer for stability / instability.
- Monitor the computer stability / instability using Reliability Monitor:
Reliability Monitor is the Best Windows Troubleshooting Tool You Aren’t Using (howtogeek.com)
- For any BSOD after detaching the D: disk drive:
a) post an new V2 share link into the newest post
b) plan to run Memtest86 overnight (two tests of four passes each for a total of eight passes)
MemTest86 - Official Site of the x86 and ARM Memory Testing Tool