Toshiba N300 HDWG21C - Simple BIOS chip transfer possible?

[random]

Anyone know if it is/isn't possible to just transfer the chip on these?

[Zero Alpha]

Is this a qualified diagnosis such as you know the pcb has an issue or are you trying to apply the common internet myth that swapping a pcb will solve all problems?

[fzabkar]

Does this PCB have 4 "ROMs"?

[random]

Is this a qualified diagnosis such as you know the pcb has an issue or are you trying to apply the common internet myth that swapping a pcb will solve all problems?

I have someone asking about repair (not recovery) on 2 of these with the connectors and all pads lifted, so swapping to an intact board is obviously preferable to patching them up.

[random]

Does this PCB have 4 "ROMs"?

I'll ask them to confirm ICs 5-7, but looks like it probably does.

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[fzabkar]

IMO it would be easier and safer to hardwire the power and data lines. But that begs the question, was the drive subjected to physical trauma, and is there a likelihood of internal damage?

[Amarbir[CDR-Labs]]

Anyone know if it is/isn't possible to just transfer the chip on these?

Hi ,
i dont remember but it as only one chip out of the several that i swapped and the donor board worked ,But you can also swap al of them whats the big deal do it one by 1