unable to mount usb disk

[dabd]

Hi,

My samsun 320 GB USB disk formatted with a ntfs partition suddenly refuses to mount under Ubuntu Linux. I ran testdisk to diagnose the disk and it found some bad sectors.
Is there any way to fix it, preferably with linux tools? How can I check if it is a hardware or software problem?

Thanks.

[dmarques]

Hi,

First you should remove the drive from the case and try to mount it.
If that doesn't help, run a scan to the hdd to mark bad sectors.
If that doesn't help, we can check what's the drive problem for you, we're in the same country.

[dabd]

Hi,

Hi,
First you should remove the drive from the case and try to mount it.

I was writing about the linux "mount" command http://linux.about.com/od/commands/l/blcmdl8_mount.htm, not
physically attaching the drive...

If that doesn't help, run a scan to the hdd to mark bad sectors.
If that doesn't help, we can check what's the drive problem for you, we're in the same country.

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I ran a diagnostic tool called testdisk and it found bad sector but I would like to know if it is a hardware problem and
how to solve it. Unfortunately I don't have Windows XP so I can't tell if Windows would be able to read the hard drive.

[dmarques]

How much bad sectors have you found?

Well, without having some proper tools to check the drive, it's quite difficult to get a proper diagnosis and besides that, if the data is important, you are risking a bit.

If you want, we can check the drive and tell you what's the problem.

[dabd]

How much bad sectors have you found?

Well, without having some proper tools to check the drive, it's quite difficult to get a proper diagnosis and besides that, if the data is important, you are risking a bit.

If you want, we can check the drive and tell you what's the problem.

I didn't save the log form the tes but I think it was just one sector.
What is your company's website?
Thanks

[dmarques]

My company website: www dot drc dot pt