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Toshiba PCB swap question

February 2nd, 2021, 21:46

Hello forum
I have a Toshiba USB drive, PCB number G003250A
Looking for compatibilities, I found out that the PCB G003235C is compatible.

The problem is how do I know where is the BIOS chip I need to swap.
I have attached 2 pictures for ilustration purposes.

Your help is greatly appreciated.
Attachments
G003235C.png
This is the compatible SATA PCB
G003250A.png
This is the USB failing PCB

Re: Toshiba PCB swap question

February 2nd, 2021, 22:06

IC602 is the one, as it is the only one on the SATA PCB.

Re: Toshiba PCB swap question

February 3rd, 2021, 5:58

Thanks labtech
Sometimes special situations can make you have doubts.
I'll do as you said, and report the results.

Thanks again !

Re: Toshiba PCB swap question

February 3rd, 2021, 9:29

+1 labtech.
And beware when swapping Toshiba's ROM chips.

Re: Toshiba PCB swap question

February 4th, 2021, 19:43

Hello unknown
Would you elaborate a bit more?
Any hidden difficulty with Toshiba's ROM chips?

TIA

Re: Toshiba PCB swap question

February 4th, 2021, 19:45

If you damage the ROM chip, most people will tell you it is impossible to reconstruct its contents.

Re: Toshiba PCB swap question

February 11th, 2021, 18:03

Toshiba Rom chips easilly dying when desoldering. Must be careful

Re: Toshiba PCB swap question

February 11th, 2021, 18:23

Is the opinion that the chips are more sensitive to heat or just that toshiba use what appears to be really high melting point solder ?
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