MQ01UBD100 Data Recovery

[jpscyther]

I've got a Toshiba HDD Model: MQ01UBD100 that recently stopped working. Here's the breakdown:

LEDs don't light up on drive
PC does not recognize drive in any fashion
Hard drive spins. No clicking or other concerning sounds.

Here are the PCB images:

https://imgur.com/NYrOEe1

https://imgur.com/RV6a6AU

I looked through other forums and found broken, disjointed answers that didn't confirm what worked and what didn't.

If y'all could help me find the quickest way (that doesn't involve a DR Specialist) to recover the data on this drive, I would greatly appreciate it.

If it matters, I have no issues with moving/replacing chips or using solder.

Thanks,

JP

[WebClaw]

Obtain G003235B or G003235C SATA PCB and move the IC602 (WinBond) chip.

[fzabkar]

Is that a burn spot on the VLI bridge IC?

Was there any soldering activity near the USB connector???

[WebClaw]

Is that a burn spot on the VLI bridge IC?

Was there any soldering activity near the USB connector???

Totally agree - signs of flux around USB header too. Best just order a board.

[jpscyther]

Obtain G003235B or G003235C SATA PCB and move the IC602 (WinBond) chip.

Any difference between the two that matters or is it more that there's more than one compatible PCB?

[grevan]

IC602 or IC606?

[fzabkar]

IC602 is the one you need to move or copy. Be very careful -- if you damage this IC, nobody will be able to recover it for you.