Data Error (Cyclic Redundancy Check) during hard drive format?

Data Error (Cyclic Redundancy Check) during hard drive format? I received a new HDD from my uncle, RAW file system. Tried CHKDSK, but it didn't work because of the RAW file system.
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Guest [Entry]

"If you can't successfully format the drive, the likelihood of it being a bad (failed) HDD is pretty high.

To be totally sure, I'd try formatting it on another PC -- either by hooking it up via SATA directly or using a USB enclosure."

Guest [Entry]

If you happen to be formatting your SD card or HDD via a USB extension cable or a USB hub, this error can present itself: be sure the device you are formatting is plugged directly into the computer when formatting.