diff --git a/scripts/wk/hw/diags.py b/scripts/wk/hw/diags.py
index 36d87dcb..6529844e 100644
--- a/scripts/wk/hw/diags.py
+++ b/scripts/wk/hw/diags.py
@@ -27,9 +27,15 @@ Usage:
   hw-diags (-h | --help)
 
 Options:
-  -c --cli            Force CLI mode
-  -h --help           Show this page
-  -q --quick          Skip menu and perform a quick check
+  -c --cli                Force CLI mode
+  -h --help               Show this page
+  -q --quick              Skip menu and perform a quick check
+
+  --ignore-smart-errors   NOT RECOMMENDED!
+                          Only use if you have RTFM,
+                          know what you're doing,
+                          understand the risks,
+                          and accept responsibililty.
 '''
 LOG = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 BADBLOCKS_REGEX = re.compile(
@@ -250,7 +256,7 @@ class State():
         disk.tests['Disk I/O Benchmark'].disabled = True
 
       # Disable tests if necessary
-      if disable_tests:
+      if disable_tests and not self.override_all_smart_errors:
         disk.disable_disk_tests()
 
     # Wait for self-test(s)
@@ -1265,6 +1271,7 @@ def main():
   atexit.register(tmux.kill_all_panes)
   menu = build_menu(cli_mode=args['--cli'], quick_mode=args['--quick'])
   state = State()
+  state.override_all_smart_errors = args['--ignore-smart-errors'] # pylint: disable=attribute-defined-outside-init
 
   # Quick Mode
   if args['--quick']: