Hello everyone, I'm a new member here.
I have a drive that won't spin up. Tried connecting different power supplies to it and nothing. put my ear against the drive and connect power. it's silent.

MDL: WD2500JD-75HBC0
DATE: 10 MAY 2005
DCM: DSCHCTJAA
PCB sticker: 2061-701267-200 AK
PCB print: 2060-701267-001 REV A

Should I replace the PCB and swap U12?

I've found a couple of drives that are close matches but not exactly. For PCB swap, which one of these is the best match:

donor drive 1:
MDL: WD2500JD-75HBC0
DATE: 23 SEP 2005
DCM: DSBHCTJAH
PCB sticker: 2061-701267-200 AM
PCB print: 2060-701267-001 REV A

doner drive 2:
MDL: WD2500JD-75HBC0
DATE: 10 MAY 2005
DCM: DSBACTJAH
i'm waiting for the owner to send the PCB numbers.

Thanks in advance!

Yes, swap PCB and move U12

Donor 1 will be fine.

DISCLAIMER: BEWARE THAT FURTHER DAMAGE MAY BE PRESENT AND YOU ACCEPT ALL RISKS OF DIY, YOU COULD DESTROY YOUR DATA FOR GOOD.

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The pcb from donor 1 is ok to use, you also need Rom replacement.

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Thanks for the help.

I managed to find a donor drive with identical manufacture date and PCB numbers.
Should I attempt to power up the drive without moving U12? Any risk of damage to
the drive?

i'm happy to report that the PCB swap worked. no ROM swap needed. Thanks!

Great!

You got real lucky, do the lottery!

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The donor was close enough.

Well done