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looking for USB 2,5" toshiba drive compatible PCB

June 8th, 2021, 9:00

Hello there,

I'm looking for a PCB USB or sata (compatible) for this HDD in the attached picture.
Model: MQ04UBD200
Rev: AZA AB01/JT000U
Date: 02NOV2018
Serial: Y82ET8L8T HGG HDKBD59AZA01 T
Country: Philippines
Size: 2TB

Please PM me if you have a SATA PCB that is compatible or the same PCB for this drive.
or just leave a post with suggestions or links related.

Thank you for your help.
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toshiba picture

Re: looking for USB 2,5" toshiba drive compatible PCB

June 8th, 2021, 9:19

Is the pcb G0034A ? Aliexpress or a G4311A should do.

Re: looking for USB 2,5" toshiba drive compatible PCB

June 9th, 2021, 2:15

MQ04ABD200 should be the equivalent SATA model.

Re: looking for USB 2,5" toshiba drive compatible PCB

June 9th, 2021, 18:02

ACE Forum says G4330A USB>>> G4311A sata

Attention. This PCBs (G4330a ) Rom chip so sensitive. Dying easily when desolder

Re: looking for USB 2,5" toshiba drive compatible PCB

June 11th, 2021, 5:58

HddDonorMarket wrote:ACE Forum says G4330A USB>>> G4311A sata

Attention. This PCBs (G4330a ) Rom chip so sensitive. Dying easily when desolder



I was thinking in copying the bios and not de-soldering it.

Re: looking for USB 2,5" toshiba drive compatible PCB

June 11th, 2021, 6:16

HddDonorMarket wrote:Attention. This PCBs (G4330a ) Rom chip so sensitive. Dying easily when desolder

I keep seeing this being posted about tosh roms - but nobody ever provides further info. I've not cooked one yet and I've been pretty careless about desoldering them, has anyone actually killed one really or is it just hear say?

Re: looking for USB 2,5" toshiba drive compatible PCB

June 11th, 2021, 6:46

the reference on the PCB is G0034A. Would this G4311A sata be compatible with my client's version?
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Re: looking for USB 2,5" toshiba drive compatible PCB

June 11th, 2021, 20:00

Toshiba pcb.jpg


Easy to convert to SATA. Substitute 1,2,3,5 with 2,3,5,6 on 7 pin SATA connector.

Re: looking for USB 2,5" toshiba drive compatible PCB

June 12th, 2021, 7:23

msurgeon wrote:Easy to convert to SATA. Substitute 1,2,3,5 with 2,3,5,6 on 7 pin SATA connector.



the Client's PCB is not fully functional, at least the drive spin but nothing more. I've figured that exchanging the PCB would be easier with a Bios transfer than desoldering. Myself i've no experience in electronics, so i'm taking the safest route with my actual skills and knowledge. But thank you for contributing to my issue with your insight.
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