Maxtor 6Y060L0 Running MHDD stand alone from CD reports
2 sets of 5 blocks each, beginning at 72817737 thru 72822649.
Can the blocks be rewritten, I don't care about the data.

Additional information:
Smart Data says collection status code:130
self test 20% and previous
self-test completed having the read
element of the test failed.
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CheckSum: Fail, 22 (23, 24,, seems to increase each time SMART DATA is issued)

after issuing smart test 127 (abort off line test) and waiting a long time
smart data changes status nn%

Smart test 129 (short captive) runs for 10 seconds then reports command aborted.
Smart test 130 (Ext )runs a few minutes and reports successful.
now smart data reports off-line data collection status: Never started, checksum: OK

Thank you.

PS I have updated documentation for MHDD , extensively at

http://www.real-world-systems.com/docs/MHDD_en_manual.html
and would be interested in any feedback.

NO. Your drive must be serviced with proper gear. It's an old drive with worn head and likely worn surface. A new 250 G costs under 50 eur/$ . If you believe in bullshit, try everything you find on the net. As a reference, I can solve your problem - recertify your drive and remove every error BUT the drive could be cut to 40 G, or could not survive at all, if successful, you have a working drive with SMART OK.

Is it possible that the bad spots are a result of a write error and
simply rewriting those sectors will resolve the issue?

BlackST: I do understand your point.
It is hard to justify spending a couple hours of time to rescue an old drive
when I can buy a new better/faster/bigger drive for $50.

Seems a shame though.

Is possible, like anything in this world, but i won't rely on it. I think it's just getting old and repairing would cost you ten times more than new drive.

If you don't care about the data, give up, that's my advice too.

The worst- to do the job, expensive gear should be used.