Toshiba MQ01ABF050 Questions

[Menz]

Hi,

I have a Toshiba HDD that wont spin correct. There are no clicking-sounds, the Drive just Spins up a Little Bit and then spins down immediately. I have checked the Voltage at PJ801. 5v and ground.

The PCB itself looks fine, no burnt spots or missing components. Can anybody give me a tip to bring this drive back to live? Soldering is no problem. Do i have to order a Donor-PCB or is there a chance to get around ordering one? It would be fine to Recover the data from this HDD.

Hope to get some help...

Menz

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[COD]

Buy new board and resolder ROM (IC602).

[Menz]

Which Parameters dp i have to check?

I have the following Numbers:

PCB is G003235C
MQ01ABF050
ABM AA00/AM0C5E

Is it just the PCB Number that have to match when i order the replacement-PCB or do i have to check any other number?

Thank you,

Menz

[melvin]

Just PCB number

[hdd_sand]

If the drive spins up and spins down is a clear sign the issue is the heads (even media damage already) and nothing wrong with the pcb, contact a real DR company will be the only chance to recover your data

[pcimage]

If the drive spins up and spins down is a clear sign the issue is the heads (even media damage already) and nothing wrong with the pcb, contact a real DR company will be the only chance to recover your data

I have seen these with dodgy PCB’s that cause erratic spinup and spin down.

[fzabkar]

What is that fleck over the "S" in the "TLS2605" marking on the motor controller (IC102)?

[pcimage]

Looks like a scorch mark to me

[scratchy]

If 602 was burnt out, drive would be dead

Edit: ah 102 lol

[mr_spokk]

Isn't the circuit above burned as well...or is it just glitch in the picture?

[fzabkar]

Isn't the circuit above burned as well...or is it just glitch in the picture?

Are you referring to the 16-pin shock sensor amplifier (BD3851)?

[rogfanther]

The thing in IC102 looks a hole to me, also.

Maybe a piece of dust, or glue residue ?

[Menz]

There is a little Particle on TLS2605, nothing to worry about.

Any further tips? I can assure you that nothing is burnt or missing.

Maybe we can find a solution

Menz

[mr_spokk]

Isn't the circuit above burned as well...or is it just glitch in the picture?

Are you referring to the 16-pin shock sensor amplifier (BD3851)?

Yep

[rogfanther]

There is a little Particle on TLS2605, nothing to worry about.

Any further tips? I can assure you that nothing is burnt or missing.

Maybe we can find a solution

Menz

Good.
As stated, you need a board same model number, and transfer IC602 to the bad board to the new one.

Or, if data is important, send the drive to some specialized

[Menz]

But which seller should I use to order the Replacement PCB? Is hddzone.com reliable?

[quiksilver4730]

The bottom motor pins look strange..cold solder joint?

[jerovsek]

check ebay
https://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_odkw=G003235C&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XMQ01ABF050.TRS0&_nkw=MQ01ABF050&_sacat=0

[Menz]

Motor Pins checked, no cold solder joints.

[COD]

Data recovery should start from simplest work. Replacing the PCB is simple. If it do not help then You need to find DR company.