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IO error on internal SSD

I have a 2018 iMac with a 3 TB SSD internal drive and IO errors (error -36) being reported by the Finder and Carbon Copy Cloner. Since replacing such a disk is expensive and require some technical expertise to disassemble the iMac I would like to monitor if the problem is expanding rapidly or not. Is there a way to get the count of bad blocks on a SSD drive ? I tried Mac>System report and the Disk Utility but this info is apparently not provided.

iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 10.13

Posted on Apr 26, 2022 4:16 PM

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Posted on Apr 26, 2022 5:53 PM

Actually, the report you uploaded was for the HDD, and it is failing!


Backup all data, then contact Apple for service: Get Support.


Only go to Apple, an Apple Authorized Service Provider, or send your device to Apple for service (if applicable or available). Do not go to a 3rd party/unauthorized repair center or attempt a repair yourself. This is for the assurance of authorized and professional repairs that use genuine Apple parts. Please refer to this from Apple Support:


Beware of counterfeit parts
Some counterfeit and third party power adapters and batteries may not be designed properly and could result in safety issues. To ensure you receive a genuine Apple battery during a battery replacement, we recommend visiting an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider. If you need a replacement adapter to charge your Apple device, we recommend getting an Apple power adapter.
Also non-genuine replacement displays may have compromised visual quality and may fail to work correctly. Apple-certified screen repairs are performed by trusted experts who use genuine Apple parts.


Jack

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Apr 26, 2022 5:53 PM in response to aviafun

Actually, the report you uploaded was for the HDD, and it is failing!


Backup all data, then contact Apple for service: Get Support.


Only go to Apple, an Apple Authorized Service Provider, or send your device to Apple for service (if applicable or available). Do not go to a 3rd party/unauthorized repair center or attempt a repair yourself. This is for the assurance of authorized and professional repairs that use genuine Apple parts. Please refer to this from Apple Support:


Beware of counterfeit parts
Some counterfeit and third party power adapters and batteries may not be designed properly and could result in safety issues. To ensure you receive a genuine Apple battery during a battery replacement, we recommend visiting an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider. If you need a replacement adapter to charge your Apple device, we recommend getting an Apple power adapter.
Also non-genuine replacement displays may have compromised visual quality and may fail to work correctly. Apple-certified screen repairs are performed by trusted experts who use genuine Apple parts.


Jack

Apr 26, 2022 4:23 PM in response to aviafun

Welcome to Apple Support Community.


Apple never sold a 2018 iMac, only 2017 and 2019 around that time, nor a 3TB internal SSD. You may have a Fusion Drive instead. In order to check, and learn more about the condition of your internal drive(s), please use DriveDx and upload the report(s) to Apple Support Community: How to use DriveDx - Apple Community.


Jack

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