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Author: | fzabkar [ October 14th, 2017, 19:37 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Fake hdd drive; 80gb as 2TB |
ST920217AS is a 20GB HDD. http://www.seagate.com/docs/pdf/datashe ... s_ld25.pdf |
Author: | lcoughey [ October 14th, 2017, 23:11 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Fake hdd drive; 80gb as 2TB |
The top label is covering the breathe hole...the drive is ID as a non existent Hitachi model, this drive is only good for a conversation piece. |
Author: | fzabkar [ October 15th, 2017, 0:59 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Fake hdd drive; 80gb as 2TB |
The sticker doesn't fit right. Here is a genuine ST920217AS: https://catalog.onliner.by/hdd/seagate/st920217as Could we see the PCB? Edit: OK, so it's an 80GB Hitachi pretending to be a 2TB Seagate and identifying as a 2TB Hitachi. http://data.stuartconnections.com/object/image?p=9333&i=1 |
Author: | jetuaime81 [ October 15th, 2017, 1:23 ] | ||
Post subject: | Re: Fake hdd drive; 80gb as 2TB | ||
fzabkar wrote: The sticker doesn't fit right. Here is a genuine ST920217AS: https://catalog.onliner.by/hdd/seagate/st920217as Could we see the PCB? Edit: OK, so it's an 80GB Hitachi pretending to be a 2TB Seagate and identifying as a 2TB Hitachi. http://data.stuartconnections.com/object/image?p=9333&i=1 Attached is a pic of the bottom. From my search i have concluded it to be a hitachi but dont know what size or if i can reflash to the original firmware / drive flash. what a waste of 80$. The error scan shows 0 bad sectors upto 80gb and it has 99% health. So was thinking i could use it for some purpose; even a 60gb would suffice.
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Author: | jetuaime81 [ October 15th, 2017, 1:26 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Fake hdd drive; 80gb as 2TB |
fzabkar wrote: Edit: OK, so it's an 80GB Hitachi pretending to be a 2TB Seagate and identifying as a 2TB Hitachi. http://data.stuartconnections.com/object/image?p=9333&i=1 ok thats great you found out. is there anyway i can get it to be identified as that drive? |
Author: | jetuaime81 [ October 15th, 2017, 11:43 ] | ||
Post subject: | Re: Fake hdd drive; 80gb as 2TB | ||
fzabkar wrote: Could we see the PCB? Edit: OK, so it's an 80GB Hitachi pretending to be a 2TB Seagate and identifying as a 2TB Hitachi. http://data.stuartconnections.com/object/image?p=9333&i=1 pic of the bottom side attached. And yes that seems to be the drive. Can i restore that drive details by any method to my drive and start using it??
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Author: | fzabkar [ October 17th, 2017, 4:08 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Fake hdd drive; 80gb as 2TB |
Here are some possibilities: http://search.store.yahoo.net/yhst-14437584971410/cgi-bin/nsearch?query=OA28613&searchsubmit=Go&vwcatalog=yhst-14437584971410&.autodone=http?3A?2F?2Fwww.hdd-parts.com?2F |
Author: | fzabkar [ October 17th, 2017, 4:37 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Fake hdd drive; 80gb as 2TB |
Travelstar 7K100 HDD Specification: https://www.hgst.com/sites/default/file ... spv2.1.pdf
You could try to limit the capacity to 156,301,488 sectors by creating a HPA. I believe that Hitachi's Feature Tool should be able to do this, but I don't know how it will handle your fake. https://www.hgst.com/support/hard-drive-support/downloads/legacy-downloads BTW, uncover that breather hole. |
Author: | data-medics [ October 17th, 2017, 14:03 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Fake hdd drive; 80gb as 2TB |
The capital "O" in the middle of the sentence "Do not press On top cover" is a dead giveaway that the label is forged. Also the fact that it has a manufacture date of July 2006 which is long before any 2.5" 2Tb drives even existed. |
Author: | fzabkar [ October 17th, 2017, 16:31 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Fake hdd drive; 80gb as 2TB |
I'm reminded of the stoning scene in "The Life of Brian" where men play the parts of women pretending to be men. |
Author: | HaQue [ October 17th, 2017, 18:41 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Fake hdd drive; 80gb as 2TB |
yes, i have been duped thank you. Question is can i use this as a 60gb or 80gb drive?? why would you want to?? If you are under resourced, and If you pay only shipping I will send you 5 320GB laptop drives. |
Author: | jetuaime81 [ October 19th, 2017, 3:09 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Fake hdd drive; 80gb as 2TB |
HaQue wrote: why would you want to?? If you are under resourced, and If you pay only shipping I will send you 5 320GB laptop drives. Thanks for the offer haque ; but im not in need. 2 reasons for asking :- - i still am not able to accept the fact that i've been tricked - knowledge; if that can be done and how to. and i take it that once the top cover is opened the drive should not be used for any purpose? I havent touched anything inside though. |
Author: | jetuaime81 [ October 19th, 2017, 3:14 ] |
Post subject: | Re: Fake hdd drive; 80gb as 2TB |
data-medics wrote: The capital "O" in the middle of the sentence "Do not press On top cover" is a dead giveaway that the label is forged. Also the fact that it has a manufacture date of July 2006 which is long before any 2.5" 2Tb drives even existed. It was a lenovo external drive with sealed box . The casing is authentic 2TB there is noway i could have known when buying. But thank you all for the help. |
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