Summary
What to do when receiving this error message on startup.
Description
An error on S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) indicates a Hard Drive Failure.
Resolution
The S.M.A.R.T. Status BAD : Backup and Replace, is a warning that the system's hard drive or SSD has failed, or is likely to fail in the near future.
If you can boot into the operating system (OS):
- Backup the data from the failing drive to another location
- Replace the failing drive as soon as possible
Continuing to use the drive may result in data loss.