dropped HTS721010G9SA00

[atammik]

Hi folks,

I'm just imaged a dropped HTS721010G9SA00. Got all information from heads 0, 1, 2, but head 3 was half-dead - imaged slowly and with lot of errors, finally I cancelled imaging and copied out bigger half of data needed.

I have a spare HTS721080G9SA00. AFAIK both models with 4 heads, 100GB drive has higher density. Question - is it possible to use heads from 80GB drive in 100GB drive? Just curious.

atammik,
not the Guru

[BlackST]

I would bet yes if head map is the same, preamp is the same and manufacturers of head / media / etc. do match. Check compatibility.

[atammik]

Thanks, BlackST. Should be YES, I will check it tomorrow.

[BlackST]

In any case, I would ask the other seasoned members of the forum for a 2nd opinion (better two or more than one...)

[Russwinters]

I have found in many cases that HTS721010G9SA00 is enough with travelstar drives; as long as headmap/preamp matches as BlackST mentioned.

Actually I have had cases where you can use G9AT instead of SA also.

This applies to all travelstar drives I have seen so far. G9, K9, L9, J9, etc

Regards,

[BlackST]

I was quite sure but a 2nd opinion is always better (won't harm, but why loose time ?)

[N.C.]

won't harm?

If the user don't match the G9, the preamp and the PCB's wires can burn up quickly and badly...

Janos

[BlackST]

Janos, I mean if the heads are not 100% compatible, not totally different wiring as if G9 didn't match : it will click or read badly but should not do anything bad in theory.

[N.C.]

I want to pointing only the importance of the matching MHA selection.
Yes, of course any of these cases can be.

Janos