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Burned PCB (Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3160812)

December 15th, 2009, 18:38

Hi,

I have some corrupted disk after a inverse connecting the power plug. ;)

Disk Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 160 Gb
Model: ST3160812A
P/N: 9BD032-301
Firmware: 2AAA
Date code: 06165
Site code: AMK
PCB: 100368182 REV A

Because damage is much more serious, does not make sense to check TVS diode.
After a careful examination and cleaning pathways of PCB, I saw a few of blown places and burnt smooth controller.
If the preamp system is damaged, I will go to the DR.
But for now I plan to change PCB board and replace ROM, I do not lose anything.
So, please verify. Would ROM was recognized correctly?
And please hint, whether the new PCB board must be exactly the same in this Seagate model?

Regards,
Krzysztof
Attachments
HPIM4131.JPG
burned PCB

Re: Burned PCB (Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3160812)

December 15th, 2009, 18:43

Find a PCB donor, and swap ROM.

Re: Burned PCB (Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3160812)

December 15th, 2009, 18:55

No, that's not ROM, but a part of a DC-DC converter.
The ROM is the 8pin IC in the middle of the PCB.

pepe

Re: Burned PCB (Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3160812)

December 15th, 2009, 19:21

Hi,

Pepe, you mean this IC? Thanks for your help.

Regards,
Krzysztof
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HPIM413.JPG
ROM

Re: Burned PCB (Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3160812)

December 15th, 2009, 19:44

exactly

Re: Burned PCB (Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3160812)

December 15th, 2009, 20:56

pepe wrote:exactly


Hey pepe, just curious, how did you know that was the ROM? Is there something imprinted on the chip itself?

Re: Burned PCB (Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3160812)

December 15th, 2009, 21:10

have some years in the DR business...

Re: Burned PCB (Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3160812)

December 15th, 2009, 23:04

also you can tell by what the legs are connected to

Re: Burned PCB (Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3160812)

December 16th, 2009, 3:43

Hi,

Pepe Thanks again. Unfortunately I can not find the same PCB board. Is donor PCB board must be 100% identical with my, in this model?

Regards,
Krzysztof

Re: Burned PCB (Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3160812)

December 16th, 2009, 22:28

drccsc wrote:also you can tell by what the legs are connected to


Thanks, so if you trace the chip, if it connects to the MCU it is likely the ROM? What should I be looking for?
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