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S.M.A.R.T errors can't install OS X Mountain Lion

I tried to download OS X Mountain Lion but all I get is a message reading .......... This disk has S.M.A.R.T errors. This disk has a hardware problem that can't be repaired. So what is a S.M.A.R.T error ? Can it really not be reparied ? What shall I do now ? No sence in paying $19.99 if I can't use it.



Thanks for any and all help

IMac, AirPort Extreme

Posted on Aug 7, 2013 9:21 PM

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Posted on Aug 7, 2013 9:26 PM

A SMART error means the disk is flagging the user that it is failing. SMART is monitoring technology built into the disk. It cannot be repaired. Backup any data immediately. You will need a new hardrive, regardless of your operating system. Sorry.


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S.M.A.R.T errors can't install OS X Mountain Lion

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