Confirmation of Fuse (Hitachi HTS545050B9A300)

[DanR]

Hi guys,

Have this drive in, doesn't power up at all which instantly pointed me to a PCB problem.

Checked the TVS diodes, both were okay. Am I correct I saying that 'F1' is a fuse? If so it is most probably the fault.

Can somebody confirm?

Many Thanks,
DR

[hddguy]

Yes, it is fuse. Replace or bridge with solder

[DanR]

Yes, it is fuse. Replace or bridge with solder

Thank you, Wanted to make sure before I get the desoldering kit out.

[DanR]

The drive now powers up but is clicking.

A partial success

[DanR]

Sorry for the triple post.

Replaced the bridged solder, and now the drive is working.

In the words of Borat, Great Success!

[harddrivespecialist]

Preamp is probably gone also.

[fzabkar]

Preamp is probably gone also.

"Replaced the bridged solder, and now the drive is working."

[harddrivespecialist]

The drive now powers up but is clicking.

Sorry, I was referring to this post.