hitachi 2.5 sata 160gb hdd password protected.

[vindi93]

i am trying to get passed this password issue, i have read through various threads about the topic, i have tried all the lowlevel format /wiping programs to no avail. i tried running mhdd with a script to return the password but that fails with "no drq". i assume this is failing because the adddress registers are for the western digital drives??? if so does any one know what i need to put in the script to make it work??

thanks

[hddguy]

Is relatively straightforward with the correct tools.

Why do you not know password? is your drive?

[BlackST]

i am trying to get passed this password issue, i have read through various threads about the topic

... probably not carefully understanding how all this stuff work.

i have tried all the lowlevel format /wiping programs to no avail

No wonder, it is locked....

i tried running mhdd with a script to return the password but that fails with "no drq". i assume this is failing because the adddress registers are for the western digital drives???

Try opening an Opel with a Mercedes key : yes, exactly.

if so does any one know what i need to put in the script to make it work??

Buy the proper tools (thousands EUR) or have it unlocked with one of the many remote/online services available, or contact the nearest pro.

[vindi93]

drive was removed from a scrap printer, it was used by the printer for retaining job que information and such like, decided to use it as a spare drive but low and behold it could not be seen and after further investigiation its locked via a password.
its a high security password. Not interested in paying out silly money to get it unlocked as it wouldnt be worth it. I was just bored and thought i would see if it could be unlocked. maybe someone knows how to do it, and can point me in the right direction.

[BlackST]

Of course we know, and it can be fixed. But this info has "other use" too, unfortunately. Understood ?

[vindi93]

yeah i understand it can be used by other people to go and get data for shadier purposes. I guess i need to be able to extract the data from the firmware on the drive. If its going to be more hassle than its worth then i will just bin it.

[BlackST]

Good luck

P.S. maybe providing a decent proof of ownership or a declaration of responsibility some pro near you should UNLOCK AND ERASE at a price of few £.