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sknopp
 Post subject: Western Digital head alignment issue and tools
PostPosted: March 16th, 2010, 0:18 
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This is a 2 part question. First, are all WD drives susceptible to head alignment problems once the cover is removed, or is the problem confined to newer/higher capacity drives? Second, I read a post that showed a picture of a WD head alignment tool that allowed the tech to adjust the head stack with the cover closed. I can't seem to find the post now, but am interested in knowing if the tool is for sale and who sells it.
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hddguy
 Post subject: Re: Western Digital head alignment issue and tools
PostPosted: March 16th, 2010, 3:47 
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There is more than just a single tool needed to deal with this alignment issue...
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helpdisc
 Post subject: Re: Western Digital head alignment issue and tools
PostPosted: March 16th, 2010, 4:01 
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i think that tool would cost 5-6 figures

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BlackST
 Post subject: Re: Western Digital head alignment issue and tools
PostPosted: March 16th, 2010, 6:39 
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If only a single tool or a couple would do it.... :( (wish it was).
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petkus
 Post subject: Re: Western Digital head alignment issue and tools
PostPosted: March 20th, 2010, 16:51 
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I am beta testing my tool atm, can someone point me to a really hard model with head alignment issue?

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 Post subject: Re: Western Digital head alignment issue and tools
PostPosted: March 20th, 2010, 18:35 
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petkus
 Post subject: Re: Western Digital head alignment issue and tools
PostPosted: March 20th, 2010, 19:17 
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thanks for info will buy a few on monday...btw opened one AAKS (had only one :( ) took out heads put them back hoping to mybe lose alignment and worked fine. bah

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PostPosted: March 20th, 2010, 19:43 
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WD800BB / WD1200BB / WD1600BB etc.

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harddrivespecialist
 Post subject: Re: Western Digital head alignment issue and tools
PostPosted: March 20th, 2010, 21:02 
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jono-ats wrote:
WD800BB / WD1200BB / WD1600BB etc.

Agree

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Pixels
 Post subject: Re: Western Digital head alignment issue and tools
PostPosted: March 20th, 2010, 22:49 
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Just out of curiosity, is it obvious what they have done different with the hsa pivot assembly that makes them such an alignment nightmare?
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Alexii
 Post subject: Re: Western Digital head alignment issue and tools
PostPosted: March 22nd, 2010, 9:36 
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BB and EB all shapes and sizes =) Have fun m8.
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helpdisc
 Post subject: Re: Western Digital head alignment issue and tools
PostPosted: March 22nd, 2010, 10:49 
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eb vere nice

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petkus
 Post subject: Re: Western Digital head alignment issue and tools
PostPosted: March 22nd, 2010, 15:52 
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Any new EARS models maybe have this issue? Its getting harder and more and more expensive to get old models that are good and compatible to test them with heads moving :(
It cost me a fortune today for testing, so the thought was... could do it with new models with less expense...

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pepe
 Post subject: Re: Western Digital head alignment issue and tools
PostPosted: March 23rd, 2010, 21:01 
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4000KD-00NAB0 (hercules) :)
8 heads...
pretty tricky, but just done one.

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 Post subject: Re: Western Digital head alignment issue and tools
PostPosted: March 24th, 2010, 4:21 
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petkus
 Post subject: Re: Western Digital head alignment issue and tools
PostPosted: November 1st, 2010, 16:31 
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Done testing with my WD alignment jig tool...simple yet effective and i am selling few to cover my expenses :oops:


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Nick_CT
 Post subject: Re: Western Digital head alignment issue and tools
PostPosted: November 1st, 2010, 17:04 
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I see it sells for €984.00

Seeing that it's your tool this might be a stupid question as your answer might be slightly biased :D but how would you rate it's effectiveness - you say it's simple yet effective

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 Post subject: Re: Western Digital head alignment issue and tools
PostPosted: November 2nd, 2010, 3:25 
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I see it sells for €984.00

DR tools prices are always hard debate in this forum...everyone expect cheap tools and free knowledge. I agree price might be high for some but then again...

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Seeing that it's your tool this might be a stupid question as your answer might be slightly biased but how would you rate it's effectiveness - you say it's simple yet effective

It is slightly biased. :) Effectiveness is limited to patiance, but ability to document tried positions gives you the advantage.

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petkus
 Post subject: Re: Western Digital head alignment issue and tools
PostPosted: November 2nd, 2010, 3:46 
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Sorry price was wrong it should be 820€, had some problems with tax :oops:

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 Post subject: Re: Western Digital head alignment issue and tools
PostPosted: November 2nd, 2010, 11:32 
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I have a much simpler solution and costs about 100x less :)

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