OOPs! Am getting this every time I try to boot up.

Primary Master Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Status Bad S.M.A.R.T. Error Detected. The I.D.E. Hard Disk is operating outside of normal specifications -- Please back up all your data and replace your Hard Disk Drive as soon as possible.

If I disappear, this will be why. Do NOT send Sheriff Chuck, eh.

Ten year old Dell. Did this guy go the distance, or what?
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Checking the internets, this appears to be an honest assessment of my hardware situation. Still thinking about what I need to do. Meanwhile, livin' on borrowed time. So what else is new, lol!?