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 Post subject: WD3200AAJS-40RYA0 would not start or spin
PostPosted: September 25th, 2012, 3:29 
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Hi Folks,

I'e got a WD3200AAJS drive which would not start up and is not spinning at all.
I suspected in the TVS diodes and removed them to test it out but it is still in the same state.
I have noticed that the Q4 chip looks a bit burned, a bubble on top, could it cause the problem? if it does does it mean that someother component on the PCB is faulty.
Any info would be much appreciated.

Drive details:
WD3200AAJS-40RYA0
PCB:
2060-701444-004 REV A.

Cheers,
Oded


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 Post subject: Re: WD3200AAJS-40RYA0 would not start or spin
PostPosted: September 25th, 2012, 4:59 
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Hi, Pcb is gone and maby preamp aswell...you need Pro help here as there is no external Rom on this one to move to a good Pcb.
You should contact Eric: member21400.html He's in the same country as you.

Good Luck
Bosse

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 Post subject: Re: WD3200AAJS-40RYA0 would not start or spin
PostPosted: September 25th, 2012, 9:05 
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RY drives are notorious for PCB issues.

Get a new PCB and start fresh. Hopefully, there are no additional problems.

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 Post subject: Re: WD3200AAJS-40RYA0 would not start or spin
PostPosted: September 26th, 2012, 2:57 
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Just a quick update guys.
I replaced the Q4 chip from a donor drive and it did the job, drive is working fine and i am imaging it as we speak.

Cheers,
Oded


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 Post subject: Re: WD3200AAJS-40RYA0 would not start or spin
PostPosted: October 5th, 2012, 13:07 
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Q4? Seriously?

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 Post subject: Re: WD3200AAJS-40RYA0 would not start or spin
PostPosted: October 5th, 2012, 15:50 
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Nice work :-)

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