f-bone wrote:
labtech wrote:
The files are hardware encrypted from the factory, or there are other problems with the drive. Typically, both apply.
can this be solved? the encryption part.. what further actions would a professional take? also if the encryption applies shouldn't it at least be visible to the computer as a drive? not just as a USB device?
If there are no other issues, the drive would be visible on a computer and in data recovery software. However, there is a good chance the data are encrypted, therefore the software would be able to decypher the information.
Professionals typically use advanced tools, like PC3000, to decrypt on the fly by loading the encryption keys from modules within the drive's firmware.
Some people have had success with ReallyMine, but not sure if it will work on in your case.
As far as transferring the U14 chip, in your case it would not be possible, as your SATA PCB does not have a U14 chip. Our friend likely thought you were working with USB based donor PCB.
Since you are in Greece, send it to Northwind (he posted here in the thread in greek), and you will receive professional service.
Make sure you send the drive's original ROM. Perhaps, you can leave it as is on the SATA PCB. Just put a little note in your package explaining what is what.