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AWAaron
 Post subject: Mass Hard Drive Testing.
PostPosted: May 29th, 2009, 18:57 
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Hi Guys,

I have recently been refurbishing and repairing alot of iPod Drives(1.8" Hard Drives). I normally run a low level format, surface scan and the format to fat32. Can anyone suggest a better to do this.

i have been looking to buy a rack system hdd tester from YEC.

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BlackST
 Post subject: Re: Mass Hard Drive Testing.
PostPosted: May 30th, 2009, 1:16 
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Good idea and good product. There are similar products from other mfg. - their purpose is multiple test for service center and industry. Unfortunately the cost is high.
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Doomer
 Post subject: Re: Mass Hard Drive Testing.
PostPosted: May 30th, 2009, 13:27 
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You need to add random read and write testing for the drives - it helps to check servo system
But basically you are not doing refurbishing because refurbishing recalcs adaptives, tests heads quality and remakes defect lists

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BlackST
 Post subject: Re: Mass Hard Drive Testing.
PostPosted: May 30th, 2009, 14:57 
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Agree.
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AWAaron
 Post subject: Re: Mass Hard Drive Testing.
PostPosted: June 2nd, 2009, 7:48 
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What other mfg sell similar products? I have only found YEC that does the rack system, which i am looking for.
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guru
 Post subject: Re: Mass Hard Drive Testing.
PostPosted: June 3rd, 2009, 7:31 
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Doomer wrote:
You need to add random read and write testing for the drives - it helps to check servo system
But basically you are not doing refurbishing because refurbishing recalcs adaptives, tests heads quality and remakes defect lists


In the HDD business

Refurb = Test , Erase , check mechanics of drives + SMART etc
Recert = Factory recertification AKA SelfScan or SelfTest

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AWAaron
 Post subject: Re: Mass Hard Drive Testing.
PostPosted: June 4th, 2009, 14:41 
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guru wrote:
Doomer wrote:
You need to add random read and write testing for the drives - it helps to check servo system
But basically you are not doing refurbishing because refurbishing recalcs adaptives, tests heads quality and remakes defect lists


In the HDD business

Refurb = Test , Erase , check mechanics of drives + SMART etc
Recert = Factory recertification AKA SelfScan or SelfTest


Is it possible to recertify Toshiba iPod Drives. How can you do a self test. I have seen it done on Hitachi, WD laptop drives etc. But not on iPod Drives.
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AWAaron
 Post subject: Re: Mass Hard Drive Testing.
PostPosted: June 4th, 2009, 14:50 
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'check mechanics of drives'

Do you mean like doing a surface scan on the drive (butterfly test, random test or seek test)?
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BlackST
 Post subject: Re: Mass Hard Drive Testing.
PostPosted: June 4th, 2009, 17:05 
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Yes. Or do SMART EXT TEST. Recert does a lot more and drive is like brand new except the working hours...
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AWAaron
 Post subject: Re: Mass Hard Drive Testing.
PostPosted: June 4th, 2009, 17:14 
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BlackST wrote:
Yes. Or do SMART EXT TEST. Recert does a lot more and drive is like brand new except the working hours...
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Yess, I know recert is like brand new. But can it be done on Toshiba 1.8" Hard Drives (iPod Drives) Or any other 1.8" hard drives for that matter.

I believe i am correct to say it can be done on Samsung drives, but you need the burn codes, which is hard to get?
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AWAaron
 Post subject: Re: Mass Hard Drive Testing.
PostPosted: June 4th, 2009, 17:47 
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What it be OK to complete a secure erase and then a SMART EXT test on the drive. Would that check the drive completely? After I have complete those test, would the drive be 100 % tested and working (if it pass with no errors)?
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BlackST
 Post subject: Re: Mass Hard Drive Testing.
PostPosted: June 5th, 2009, 0:06 
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The drive will not be 100% tested but if zero err reported it will be acceptable. If you have no other option...
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AWAaron
 Post subject: Re: Mass Hard Drive Testing.
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BlackST wrote:
The drive will not be 100% tested but if zero err reported it will be acceptable. If you have no other option...


What tests should be completed then for the drive to be 100% tested?
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BlackST
 Post subject: Re: Mass Hard Drive Testing.
PostPosted: June 5th, 2009, 7:39 
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Selfscan.
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