Strange problem with new WD6401AALS

[jsilva]

I recently did a clean install with this new drive I got from the egg. I'm running Vista 64 and for now I can't tell any strange problems in my system.

BUT, today I was trying to run Hdtune and this is what I got:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg134/yucatronixxx/hdtune3.jpg


The strange thing is that if I run the Error Scan surface test I get this:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg134/yucatronixxx/hdtune2.jpg

I tried running WD Diagnostic app and I get this:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg134/yucatronixxx/wd.jpg

Anybody had a similar problem? My system is running normal from what I can tell...I already tried moving my hard drives to differents SATA ports but with the same results. Also tried using another (new) sata cable. I have another WD 750gb hard drive and when I run the same tests all are good to go.

:confused:

[DonDon]

If the "quick test" fails every time with the same error code, then RMA the drive.

If you go through the egg, you will get a new drive in a week or 2.

If you go through WD, you may get a refurbished drive much quicker.

Your choice.

Don

/edit/ The reason your drive fails the test, but appears to run ok is that you are not currently using the part of the drive that is failing for data storage.

[jsilva]

Thanks Don.

Later on I selected the "normal test" and then it showed many bad clusters. Lucky me I get a lemon drive. At least I made 3 different images of my install with acronis on a separate drive. One just after Vista 64+drivers, one after installing my programs of choice and the last one I did today. All went thru with no problems. At least one of those should work when I get my new drive back.

[DonDon]

I personally like to run the Dos version of the diagnostics. I don't like windows in there messing with things if you are trying to isolate a problem on the drive.

Don