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Kate6425

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Apr 24, 2011
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Hello,
I just got a new MacBook Pro a few weeks ago. I dropped it about a foot onto the hardwood floor, and it was dented slightly (very very slightly, it is really not that visible). When I dropped it, it was shut down so nothing was on. Also, my computer has been running perfectly normal since then. I did at SMART scan and noticed that there were 72 reallocated sectors. I read that these are not threats, but threats that have been redirected. Basically, my questions are: how many reallocated sectors are acceptable, should I replace my hard drive, and if my hard drive is dying, how long does it have left until it goes? Thanks!
 
I'd look into replacing the drive before it fails. Apple *might* be nice and replace it under the warranty, but accidental damage isn't normally covered. Think of it as an opportunity to think about an SSD or maybe a 7200rpm drive ;-)
 
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