I just checked my SSD using CrystalDisk, and it shows that it's 98% bad based on its health report. However, I can't tell how many more days it has left. I bought this laptop back in August 2023, and I'm not sure what steps I should take now. Should I be worried? Here's a link to the health report: [image](https://imgur.com/a/wmLUbuh)
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To be blunt, you can read the details in rule 2.2, but no, you can't fix it. That drive is on borrowed time, so it’s best to get a new one before you lose everything.
Actually, it's showing 98% health, not 98% bad. The reason it’s marked bad is because the critical error smart value is 4, which indicates the flash media is faulty. As for the lifespan, it could fail any day now or last over a year, but it's definitely best to replace it ASAP. If you have important files on it, stop using it until you can back them up before it potentially fails.
No, with that many bad sectors, it’s not fixable. Time to back up your data and look for a new HDD or SSD.
If it’s at 98% bad, that means there are a ton of bad sectors. Those can’t be fixed; they’re just marked as unusable. It’s vital to back up your files right away and replace the drive.
So is there any way to fix that problem? I only use it for gaming and some work.