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Seagate ST380011A always "BSY", Error Reading Reserve track

January 23rd, 2008, 2:06

Hi Guys

I have a Seagate ST380011A always "BSY", on terminal the error as follows:
Anyone come across how to fix this? thank you in advance, data is needed.

Interface task reset
1024k x 16 buffer detected
ALPINE - 1_Disk S.15 01-16-03 11:51

Buzz - Head Mask 0000 - Switch to full int.
Spin Ready
Error Reading Reserve Track Defect List

Re: Seagate ST380011A always "BSY", Error Reading Reserve track

January 26th, 2008, 2:26

I have that exact same hd with the same terminal message. Sometimes it spits out an endless Head Mask. I not 100% sure but I figure it has bad heads. Were you able to repair it?

Re: Seagate ST380011A always "BSY", Error Reading Reserve track

January 28th, 2008, 7:37

One head may be dirty or damaged.
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