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If you have important data on WDC WD10EARS-00Y5B1 then backup the data > replace the drive
The drive can be used until the terminal event if data is backed up and you can tolerate performance problems (slow read / write, possible BSOD, etc.)
There is no need to wait for the terminal event > consider purchasing a 3 - 5 TB drive (many < $100 on sale).