Laptop BitLocker failing on drive with start/stop count limit

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The drive has been started/stopped so many times that the motor is worn out.

Symptoms
  • Slow spin up
  • Clicking
  • Error on boot
Possible Causes
  • Frequent restarts
  • Power saving

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Check SMART Attribute 4

Monitor "Start/Stop Count".

2

Disable HDD Sleep

Reduce wear.

3

Replace Drive

Irreversible mechanical wear.

When to See a Technician

High start/stop counts are a common cause of failure in older laptops.

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