seagate ST3500418AS It Clicks 11 Times And then Spins Down

[vinod]

I have a seagate 7200.12 500gb model ST3500418AS with firmware CC46,
It Clicks 11 Times And then Spins Down.
is this PCB firmware problem or media ?
it doesn't detect in BIOS.
What can it be and how to overcome it?
Thanks in Advance....

[lifeguarddubai]

Totally Agreed with Spildit if Data important send Professional ......... Platters might have scratches too .

[vinod]

Thanks,
Which is good software to use with TTL adaptor diagnostic ?

[Amarbir[CDR-Labs]]

Thanks,
Which is good software to use with TTL adaptor diagnostic ?

Boss ,
Hard drive heads have died ,Do not drag it to the coffin if you need data change the heads

[vinod]

Thanks,
Which is good software to use with TTL adaptor diagnostic ?

Boss ,
Hard drive heads have died ,Do not drag it to the coffin if you need data change the heads

Thanks....

[vinod]

Thanks,
Which is good software to use with TTL adaptor diagnostic ?

HyperTerminal (in Windows). Putty as well ... Anything that you can think of. You can use ZOC, or even other tools that do have terminal on it....

But DO NOT ISSUE commands to the drive, just check the log.

At any rate it will not fix broken heads ...

Thanks....

[digisupport]

If you goal is to rescue data please note that data can be destroyed next time the drive clicks one time. If data is needed I would not power on that drive any more. Next step would be clean room inspection of heads to ensure media will not get damaged by heads.