checking hdd

[Muffin Man]

how could i go about diagnosing a hdd just to check if it isn't messed up before i install in someone's system?

the hdd in question hasn't been used in awhile and as far as i know it doesn't have anything important, so data loss isn't a concern if there's a risk of that when checking it out.

this is the model # if it's of importance:
WD1200JB-00GVA0 (it's a wd caviar se 120gb ide)

 

[Yami]

Install the drive in a PC. Run one of these tools Hard Drive Testing Tools - Top 7 Free Hard Drive Testing Tools - Hard Drive Diagnostics

 

[Muffin Man]

perfect, tested the drive with 2 of those (just to be safe ) and it looks like it should be good to go. thanks Yami

...grr, gotta spread some more before i can get to you again...

 

[Slaymate]

...grr, gotta spread some more before i can get to you again...

I repped him for you

 

[Yami]

lol, all I did was google 'hard drive test' I don't deserve rep for that.

(see my subtle hint there? )

 

[Muffin Man]

thx Slay

yea, i kinda realized that it was probably something i coulda just googled, i didn't find that page though which has multiple tools...

(now i look extra nooby xD, o well)

 

[NoNameNY]

Unless its old or starting to growl or click I hardly ever check a drive before installation.

 

[Muffin Man]

i guess, but like i said i just wanted some way to test it to make sure because i knew it hadn't been in use in over a year and i didn't even know i still had until a few days ago.

 

[KSoD]

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