My Macbook is slowing down

i own 2009 macbook, 2.26 4 gb of ram. disc drive 3/4 full.
have been having many more 'beach ball moments' lately. did have reboot off install disc once , restore off external backup hard drive.
repair permissions has been done multiple times, , have done repair disc has well.
downloaded smart utility , ran it, came these results:




hd having issues. and, when using external hd has startup, seems running faster.

so, question is, reformatting internal drive fix these errors, or solution replace it? have applecare next 8 months, install larger hd if have replace anyway.
in advance help.

 

bigdukesix said: ↑

i own 2009 macbook, 2.26 4 gb of ram. disc drive 3/4 full.
have been having many more 'beach ball moments' lately. did have reboot off install disc once , restore off external backup hard drive.
repair permissions has been done multiple times, , have done repair disc has well.
downloaded smart utility , ran it, came these results:
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hd having issues. and, when using external hd has startup, seems running faster.

so, question is, reformatting internal drive fix these errors, or solution replace it? have applecare next 8 months, install larger hd if have replace anyway.
in advance help.

click expand...

should new drive.

 

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