You’re welcome. Just try to get a SMART report before you buy the drive, and do a little reading so you understand what the report is telling you. If you can’t get a report beforehand, definitely run smartctl soon after you get it, and get a refund if the condition is unusable or doesn’t match the seller’s description.
You’re welcome. Just try to get a SMART report before you buy the drive, and do a little reading so you understand what the report is telling you. If you can’t get a report beforehand, definitely run smartctl soon after you get it, and get a refund if the condition is unusable or doesn’t match the seller’s description.