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Toshiba mk4032gax PCB Question

November 1st, 2010, 13:04

Guys,

i got this Toshiba mk4032gax
here is the PCB Attached,

could anyone tell me what is this chip please?

this is the Working PCB i have, and am going to replace this chip with a defected one

many thnx
:?
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Re: Toshiba mk4032gax PCB Question

November 1st, 2010, 13:06

Spindle / VCM combo chip. Or do you need the part number ?

Re: Toshiba mk4032gax PCB Question

November 1st, 2010, 13:12

BlackST wrote:Spindle / VCM combo chip. Or do you need the part number ?


wow, that was quick man

well, i got my client hdd with this part burned, and i found one here which i was planning to replace with this
the image here is from the working pcb hdd same model

do u think replacing this burned chip will get it back to work?

thnx again

Re: Toshiba mk4032gax PCB Question

November 1st, 2010, 18:57

maybe get IC12 from bad board and put on you good board then use your good board will be easier.

Re: Toshiba mk4032gax PCB Question

November 3rd, 2010, 3:55

You can sometimes infer the function of a chip by searching the datasheets for similar part number prefixes:
http://www.datasheetarchive.com/search. ... 4&sub.y=12
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