WD 800JB-00FMAO Noise

[DT40]

I have a WD800JB-00FMA0 that has quit working. I have experienced a few dead drives over the years, but never heard this particular noise before. Some of you probably have heard it and have an idea of what is going on?

Upon power up the drive doesn't spin up...it makes a sound that reminds me of a cricket just a little deeper. It isn't a single clicking noise. Almost sounds like something is jammed? I made a video/sound clip with my cell phone.

You can listen to the video here:
http://home.earthlink.net/~dtracing/MOV-0011.mov

Any ideas?

Drive specs
Western Digital
Model: WD800JB-00FMA0
Date: 26 Jun 2004
DCM: HSBHCTJCH
PCB: 2061-001209-390

Thanks

[DT40]

Kept searching for the wrong noise I guess. After a couple more hours of searching I ran across this.
noise-related-pcb-hdds-final-edition-t7986.html

The Trrrrr.....Trrrrr.....Trrrrr is what I am hearing I think?

So that being the case I will have to look for a PCB and/or Motor IC chip(L6278 1.2E is mine). I ran the drive for about a minute and then pulled it back apart real quick to check the IC temp and it felt normal to the touch so not 100% sure.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

[networkpc3000]

hi,
i have meet same case last year. it's PCB problem for my case. hope it can help you.

[harddrivespecialist]

Are you sure that your drive does not spin up?
It sounds like it is spinning up and makes "scratchy" noise.

[DT40]

Are you sure that your drive does not spin up?
It sounds like it is spinning up and makes "scratchy" noise.

I am almost 100% sure it isn't spinning up. I am plugging it into an external hard drive enclosure with the top off the HDD enclosure. In the video you can hear a fan that comes on in the back of the enclosure. The HDD however makes absolutely no noise until you hear the 'stuck' noise. I stuck my ear directly to it and it is definetly not spinning up to 5000+ rpm....I don't hear anything spin in it. I took another old WD drive and plugged it in just for comparison and it noticeably spins up. So I am certain the dead drive is not spinning at all.

I guess since I just registered my posts are having to be approved so it makes it a little tough to communicate. My second post in this topic got approved long after you guys posted. What do you think of the motor IC? I am thinking it could be that after thinking about a "Trrrr....Trrrr....Trrrr" noise. lol Only thing that makes me doubt that it is the motor IC is not getting hot when it does the noise.

I also made a mistake in my original post.....I think the PCM # should be 2060-001209-004 Rev A. I was looking at a white sticker stuck to the connector on the board. Hadn't even noticed the number made into the board.

The data on this drive isn't worth opening up the drive, but if a PCB swap may take care of it that would be great. If it comes down to letting a pro open it up for $500-1000 it will be going in the trash.

[dick]

You could try placing some insulation between the pcb and the head assembley (NOT TO THE MOTOR CONNECTORS!)... maybe a thin piece of card or plastic.

Then try powering on the drive and see if the motor spins up or not.

Post the result.

[DT40]

Thanks to the ones who offered assistance. Found a replacement board and swapped out the ROM chip. Reinstalled the new PCB and the drive spun right up. Just finished copying off all the data. Back in business!

I do believe the motor IC was the problem as discussed in this thread:
noise-related-pcb-hdds-final-edition-t7986.html

Thanks again!