I has tried that. I'm sorry, I didn't post the link I was referring to. Here it is:

http://www.finetunedmac.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=30454

Doing that, and many, many more things did not end the problem. Had to finally buy a new HD.


Mid 2010 MacBook Pro 13"
2.4GHz, 750GB SATA HD, 8 GB RAM, OS 10.7.5
1 HDX1500 2TB Ext.HD, 2 HDX1500 1TB Ext.HD
HP Laserjet 6MP printing postscript via 10/100 Intel print server
Netgear WN2500RP Range Extender (Ira rocks!)
Linksys WRT1900AC Wireless Router
Brother MFC-9340CDW Color Laser
iPad Air