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Is this HDD still usable? ~ HGST HTB-TT5SAE500

Today, 7:51

Lately, I’ve been having trouble with my disk drive, it just loading forever and I can't access my files. Fortunately, I managed to clone the hard drive and secure my data (this was my first time doing so).

I discovered bad sectors and several S.M.A.R.T. warnings.
So, is this drive still usable, or is it time to retire it?
Attachments
oscviewerr.png
after cloning my drive
smart.png
S.M.A.R.T
hdd0.jpg
When connected to my pc

Re: Is this HDD still usable? ~ HGST HTB-TT5SAE500

Today, 8:29

I wouldn't trust it. Get a new one.

Re: Is this HDD still usable? ~ HGST HTB-TT5SAE500

Today, 10:26

melvin wrote:I wouldn't trust it. Get a new one.

But what if I want to use this drive not for daily use, but simply to store movies, installers, and other less critical things, is that possible?
do I need to format the drive if I want to use it again?

Thanks

Re: Is this HDD still usable? ~ HGST HTB-TT5SAE500

Today, 11:04

Full format, check SMART. Or try to do a remap. But it's not worth it.
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