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Toshiba MK7559GSXP wont spin up

January 24th, 2013, 17:29

Hello

I have this hdd that wont spin up. Its not recognized in windows either.
MK7559GSXP HDD2J51 E UL01 S is the model number.
I ordered a replacement pcb from eBay but to no effect.
The hdd tries to spin up, but then resets its motor and tries to spin up again. The laptop it was in fell down.
Im charging the camera and will post pics.

Re: Toshiba MK7559GSXP wont spin up

January 24th, 2013, 17:47

99% stiction. The heads are stuck to platter caused by the drop. If the data is important i would get a pro to look at it and he may be able to do it for a low cost if the reading heads are not damaged.

Just swapping Toshiba boards will not work anyways, so put the old board back since it is probably fine.

stop spinning it up too... if the heads are stuck you could cause more damage by turning it on over and over again.

Re: Toshiba MK7559GSXP wont spin up

January 24th, 2013, 18:01

Thanks for the advice. I will have it looked at tomorrow.

Re: Toshiba MK7559GSXP wont spin up

January 26th, 2013, 0:28

We currently have one in the shop. It was "probably" dropped and the heads were stuck onto the platter. The heads were also damaged in a way that they would ruin the platters if not replaced.

Re: Toshiba MK7559GSXP wont spin up

January 28th, 2013, 18:43

What do you guys figure on stuff like this ? I have access to a cleanroom and i could order a donor drive off ebay..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIPZtJyrVPw

Re: Toshiba MK7559GSXP wont spin up

January 29th, 2013, 4:21

Negative.
I can smell bad news from down here.
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