WD5000BPKT-00PK4T0...


Techno mode key
Techno mode key......................... : Ok

RAM:
HDD Info reading........................ : Ok
Heads number............................ : 3
Cyl Count............................... : 256

ROM:
Read ROM................................ : Ok
ROM Data size........................... : 512 Kb
Flash ROM dir reading................... : Ok
SA regions address...................... : by default
SA Translator loading................... : Ok

ROM Modules:
ROM version............................. : 09.30D
ROM F/W version......................... : 00090030
Overlay F/W version..................... : 09.30D
Servo F/W version....................... : SM.1V

Heads configuration..................... : by map
Heads number............................ : 4
Heads number in use..................... : 3
Switched off heads...................... : Yes
Heads map............................... : 0,2,3

Cheers!

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here it is .......

http://files.hddguru.com/index.php?acti ... ty/Esprit&

Thanks guys.

I have the LDR now, but it seems this drive has more serious issues too

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Scratches to the surface or similar?

Don't think so, sounds pretty normal and platters look in good shape and no bent heads.

But either the heads are suspect/weak or the SA is pretty unhealthy, awaiting client approval of costs before proceeding any further.....

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Got it.
Good luck Mr. Sean.