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delayed write failed

Jan 22, 2011 10:59PM PST

hi,
i have a 500GB seagate external hard drive with 4 partitions managed by seagate manager.the problem is it works ok sometimes,but all of a sudden it says 'delayed write error'.if i disconnect the drive and reconnect it after a system restart it works ok again for a while,but again after a while the same error comes up.
is there any permanent fix for this problem?or is there something wrong with the drive?
Please help me.
Thanks in advance.
Vivek

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Re: write error
Jan 22, 2011 11:12PM PST

Things you can try:
1. Format the partition(s) on the drive (you'll lose all the data, of course).
2. Get the drive out of the enclosure and put in a new enclosure.
3. Try another cable on another USB-port.

If none of the 3 help, buy another drive.

Kees

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Did you run Seagate's diagnostic, SeaTools, to see if
Jan 22, 2011 11:39PM PST

if the drive passes their diagnostic test ?

VAPCMD

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delayed write
Jan 23, 2011 5:18AM PST

hi,
ran the short test in the seagate tool:SeaTools.The drive failed the test.
Is there anything else to do with the tool to fix the problem?

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Best to contact Seagate and see what they might suggest.
Jan 23, 2011 5:24AM PST

Is it still under warranty and do you need any of the data on the external ?

VAPCMD

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Possible Idea
Jan 23, 2011 6:56AM PST

Turn off the function that spins down the drive after inactivity. I think it may default to 15 minutes. Windows wants continuous access to all drives and doesn't like when one spins down. I had to do that with my Seagate external.