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Iszerda
 Post subject: HDD Firmware structure
PostPosted: March 17th, 2009, 18:57 
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Hi everybody!
I'd like to collect informations here about how Hdd FW works.
Like SMART,defect tables, modules,ect.

Thanks for your replies.
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BlackST
 Post subject: Re: HDD Firmware structure
PostPosted: March 18th, 2009, 12:20 
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There is something strange in the air.... should be the spring coming... have you ever heard about this "Internet thing" Goo...gag.. glag.. uh, oh, yessss... "GOOGLE" ?
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Iszerda
 Post subject: Re: HDD Firmware structure
PostPosted: March 18th, 2009, 13:13 
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Yes, but a link collection is better.
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BlackST
 Post subject: Re: HDD Firmware structure
PostPosted: March 18th, 2009, 14:01 
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Especially when someone else work instead of you eh ?
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Iszerda
 Post subject: Re: HDD Firmware structure
PostPosted: March 18th, 2009, 14:08 
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For example : http://www.hddoctor.net/hard-disk-details-4/
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enderst
 Post subject: Re: HDD Firmware structure
PostPosted: March 19th, 2009, 1:15 
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nice link to stolen content
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Iszerda
 Post subject: Re: HDD Firmware structure
PostPosted: March 19th, 2009, 7:08 
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and who is the thief ?
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hddguy
 Post subject: Re: HDD Firmware structure
PostPosted: March 19th, 2009, 7:41 
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Links like these give just a 'rough' idea of SA structure, and is in now way enough information to turn a newbie into a pro. Also, the information is not accurate as most drives have different SA structures. Some HDDs do not store all this information on SA, some do not have specific individual defect tables named as clearly as PLIST and GLIST, also UBA is not a generic term for SA on all HDDs. I could go on, but I will not.


And what is this supposed to mean??
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The smaller the amount of data stored in the SA, the more likely it is to replace with parts, PCB’s and heads.


Maybe I am wrong and tomorrow you will be a pro from reading all this!! :lol: :lol:
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Creator
 Post subject: Re: HDD Firmware structure
PostPosted: March 19th, 2009, 15:03 
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:lol:
Please, anybody remove this topic to Fun or better to Dr.Arora topic :D
I suppose author has never read "bible" of HDD recovery. Just open this book and enjoy!

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Iszerda
 Post subject: Re: HDD Firmware structure
PostPosted: March 19th, 2009, 19:40 
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You are very helpful :roll:
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Iszerda
 Post subject: Re: HDD Firmware structure
PostPosted: April 11th, 2009, 9:18 
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Hi all!
Maybe this link is useful for backup/clone a bad or unrecognised SATA/PATA hdd.
http://copyrsoft.com/index.php?option=c ... me&lang=en
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Iszerda
 Post subject: Re: HDD Firmware structure
PostPosted: April 11th, 2009, 11:51 
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I am innocent :shock:
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