/dev/sda5: Inodes that were part of a corrupted orphan linked list found | Ubuntu Boot Repair

The error “/dev/sda5: Inodes that were part of a corrupted orphan linked list found” indicates filesystem corruption on the /dev/sda5 partition, which often occurs due to improper shutdowns, crashes, or disk errors. To resolve this issue, you can use fsck (file system check). Here’s how:

Steps to Fix the Issue:

1. Boot into Recovery Mode or Live USB
   • If Ubuntu cannot boot:
     • Restart your computer and hold Shift or press Esc repeatedly to access the GRUB menu.
     • Select Advanced options for Ubuntu and then Recovery Mode.
   • If GRUB is inaccessible, boot into a Live USB/DVD environment and select “Try Ubuntu”.
2. Identify the Partition
   • Open a terminal and run:
     bash

     sudo fdisk -l

   • Look for /dev/sda5 or the partition in question.
3. Run fsck to Repair
   • If booting into Recovery Mode:
     • Select Drop to root shell prompt.
     • Run:
       bash

       fsck /dev/sda5

     • You will be prompted to fix errors. Press Y for each or use:
       bash

       fsck -y /dev/sda5

   • If using a Live USB, first mount the partition read-only to verify:
     bash

     sudo mount -o ro /dev/sda5 /mnt


     Then unmount it:

     bash

     sudo umount /mnt


     Run fsck afterward.

4. Check for Success
   • Once fsck completes, reboot the system:
     bash

     sudo reboot


Notes:

• If the issue persists, the disk may have physical damage. Use tools like smartctl or gnome-disks to check disk health:
  bash

  sudo apt install smartmontools
sudo smartctl -a /dev/sda

• Backup important data before proceeding with any repair actions, especially if errors continue.

Let me know if you need further clarification!