Did you install Everest and use it to check the SMART status as that would give you a very easy to see indication of wether the drive is failing?
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Try this
http://support.wdc.com/download/inde...n&pid=4&swid=3
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Instructions:
1. Download the Windows Data Lifeguard Diagnostics, Windlg.zip
2. Extract and run the program, windlg.exe
3. Read and accept the license agreement to continue.
4. On the main program screen, there are two windows. In the top window, you will see the drives in your system, that are available for testing. The model number, serial number, and capacity of each drive will be displayed. In the bottom window, the partition information for the selected drive will be displayed.
5. Highlight the drive and select the icon on the top row to test or run SMART status.
6. The DLGDIAG - Select an Option window appears.
7. You will see the following options:
* QUICK TEST - performs SMART drive quick self-test to gather and verify the Data Lifeguard information contained on the drive.
* EXTENDED TEST - performs a Full Media Scan to detect bad sectors. Test may take several hours to complete depending on the size of the drive.
* WRITE ZEROS - writes zeros to the drive with options of Full Erase and Quick Erase. File system and data will be lost.
* VIEW TEST RESULT - displays the latest test results.
8. Select the test you wish to perform and click the Start button.
9. When the test completes, you will be notified. Click the Close button.
10. A web page will display the test results for the drive.
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It's the Western Digital diagnostic software for hard drives. This or the Everest Smart test will indicate the condition of the drive so you can tell Acer customer support exactly what is wrong with it.