S.M.A.R.T test caution result. how bad is it?

[misspainter93]

I have recently had trouble with my laptop so factory resetted it but still was very slow and unstable so factory reset it again with no change. I ran a S.M.A.R.T test on the hard drive as i read on google my problem may be how old my hard drive is (going on 5/6 years). The result was caution and was wondering if anyone could tell me how bad this result actually is? and any advice?

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thanks in advance

 

[RealBeast]

I would copy any important data off it ASAP. Reallocated sectors happen, but if your pending reallocated sector count is rising it indicates that the drive is near death.

 

[das_stig]

Any flag on smart is sign of a dying HDD.

Time to backup and purchase a nice SSD 😉

Don't forget, if your recovery image is on a a hidden partition, you should make a set of backup DVD's.

 

[misspainter93]

thanks for the advice thought i might have to get a new one. any advice on how to go about purchasing a new hhd? will i have to pay someone to put it in my laptop for me?