Problem with WD20EARS-00MVWB0

[GAKyyy]

I am facing problem with my WD 2.0TB drive, the drive running without any noise or error at the BIOS level, The BIOS showing 0GB capacity, after several investigations I realized that drive firmware might be corrupted, seeking your help and advice to fix this issue.

[fzabkar]

I doubt that there is much you can do, but see this thread:
http://community.wdc.com/t5/Desktop-Por ... d-p/452696

I'm not a data recovery professional, but ISTM that you could try to read the firmware MODs. That may or may not give a clue as to what is wrong.

[pclab]

Without proper tools, nothing you can do...
If data not important, send it to warranty.

[GAKyyy]

Thanks guys for the advice

Yes i do have important data on it.

the main issue here is that we don't have recovery professional in our local market so what can I do ?

I found a tool from AFF laboratory called Repair Station

http://www.hdd-tools.com/products/rrs/download/

which can update/fix firmware issues online by paying for the fix, any idea if this tool are suitable ?

Last edited by GAKyyy on October 29th, 2012, 4:50, edited 1 time in total.

[BGman]

Egypt is near to you country. Try this:

eltramsy2000@hotmail.com

[pclab]

You can also contact Einstein here from the forum.

[fzabkar]

I found a tool from AFF laboratory called Repair Station

http://www.hdd-tools.com/products/rrs/download/

which can update/fix firmware issues online by paying for the fix, any idea if this tool are suitable ?

Diagnosis is free. Try it.

[GAKyyy]

I found a tool from AFF laboratory called Repair Station

http://www.hdd-tools.com/products/rrs/download/

which can update/fix firmware issues online by paying for the fix, any idea if this tool are suitable ?

Diagnosis is free. Try it.

I tried the A-FF Repair Station but the result was :-











I am in-touch with A-FF team to see how they can come accross this issue.

I am traveling next month to BKK, I will try to contact the WD service center for data recovery, I will keep posting this post for you knowledge.
or if anyone can guide me for any further step

[fzabkar]

A-FF Repair Station makes some mighty claims but I haven't yet seen anyone report that it has worked for them.