Maxtor DiamondPlus unexplained failure

[GIPI]

After having completed the tranfer of two HD from one computer to an identical one, one of the two HD at the switch on burned out. The HD is a Maxtor Diamond Plus 8, an ATA/133 unit. At power switch-on the chip carrying the green led went afire and blew. I'm quite sure I did not mess up with the power connector since I did this several times before. and have a good familiarity with my PCs. I doubt the culprit is the controller because the second disk, that I connected as a slave to the sanme data cable, behaved correctly.
Since the disk contains important data and I believe they are still on the platters , I would like to know if I can restore the HD functionality by replacing the PCB (assuming I can find an HD twin....)

Any help will be wellcome...

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the failed chip can be seen in the top right of the picture, close to the power connector.

[HDD Spaz]

That burn might have damaged pre amp. Also firmware might be bad as a result of an incorrect write to the disk service area during burn. The data is easily recoverable by a pro. If its important, seek pro help.

[pcimage]

I have an identical (B8FEA) PCB for sale if you want to try that.

PM me if interested.

[hddguy]

If you have 2 identical drives, why not transfer PCBs to determine electronics?

[HDD Spaz]

I have an identical (B8FEA) PCB for sale if you want to try that.

PM me if interested.

who doesn't have any of these to sell.

[BlackST]

I have pcb. And can recover data if you need it.

[hddguy]

I have a drive for you to recover your data to if your interested?

[HDD Spaz]

I have your data already and a pcb. PM me for good 'Asda' price.

[BlackST]

Game over. Data already sent via pm plus a free N40 P. Teletransported.

[hddguy]

Game over. Data already sent via pm plus a free N40 P. Teletransported.

lol

[HDD Spaz]

Game over. Data already sent via pm plus a free N40 P. Teletransported.

lol

Thats LOW.

I thought I had that sale in the bag.