Re: [Hampshire] disk cloning problem

> I'm trying to use "dd" to clone my laptop HD to a larger one. But so far I
> have had only partial success. It copies four out of six partitions, but
> ends with the error "dd: reading '/dev/sda' : Input/output error".

Your drive is broken.

> I don't know how to check the device, or what to
> do if or when I find a problem.

Your best bet is to try ddrescue or dd_rescue (they are slightly
different). Patience is your friend...

Vic.