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Bad sector

Refers to a flaw and/or defect with the computer hard disk drive. When bad sectors are encountered often this is a good indication that the hard disk drive is failing or is already bad. To the right is an example of what a sector is on the hard disk drive platter, as can be seen the sector is a portion of a single track.
  • Information on what should be done if you get a bad sector can be found on document CH000180.
  • Additional help and information with troubleshooting a hard disk drive can be found on our hard disk drive help page.

Also see: Floppy disk definitions, Hard disk drive definitions, Sector

Picture of hard disk drive sector

 

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