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January 1, 2026 at 08:03 PM
gamer87

Questions hdd new or used

by gamer87 . Updated 5 months ago

I bought two 2.5″ Seagate ST500LM030 HDDs. I got the serial number from CrystalDiskInfo and entered it on the Seagate website, but it says the warranty expired in 2020.

How can I find out if these HDDs are original, new, almost new, in good condition, or refurbished?

Is there any way to find out if these HDDs have had their SMART data reset?

When I buy a 2.5″ HDD, is it possible to find out if the SMART and reset values ​​have been altered or reset? If the SMART value hasn’t been modified or reset, is it necessary to perform a surface scan of several hours to determine the actual mechanical, electronic, and magnetic health?

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