HTS545032B9SA00 translation issue (maybe)

[sosrecup]

I have a Hitachi HTS545032B9SA00. when I plug it in PC3000, the drive reach readiness.

But when I run utility, HDD family is not identified but when I choose the family, the ID is recognized and I can read most of SA modules:

Code:

Module RSVD Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module RSVD Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module RSVD Copy F...................... : Error
Module RESF Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module RESF Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module RESF Copy F...................... : Ok
Module RAM0 Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module RAM0 Copy 1...................... : Error
Module RAM0 Copy F...................... : Ok
Module OVR0 Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module OVR0 Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module OVR0 Copy F...................... : Ok
Module RESF(1) Copy 0................... : Ok
Module RESF(1) Copy 1................... : Ok
Module RESF(1) Copy F................... : Ok
Module PTCH Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module PTCH Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module PTCH Copy F...................... : Ok
Module CNS1 Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module CNS1 Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module CNS1 Copy F...................... : Ok
Module RWCN Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module RWCN Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module RWCN Copy F...................... : Ok
Module ZONE Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module ZONE Copy F...................... : Ok
Module PTRT Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module PTRT Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module PTRT Copy F...................... : Ok
Module SMRT Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module SMRT Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module SMRT Copy F...................... : Ok
Module SRVP Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module SRVP Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module SRVP Copy F...................... : Ok
Module SRVM Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module SRVM Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module SRVM Copy F...................... : Ok
Module CHNL Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module CHNL Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module CHNL Copy F...................... : Ok
Module IDNT Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module IDNT Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module IDNT Copy F...................... : Ok
Module SN00 Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module SN00 Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module SN00 Copy F...................... : Ok
Module MISC Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module MISC Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module MISC Copy F...................... : Ok
Module ICES Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module ICES Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module ICES Copy F...................... : Ok
Module MLBA Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module MLBA Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module MLBA Copy F...................... : Ok
Module QMCN Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module QMCN Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module QMCN Copy F...................... : Ok
Module SMRT(1) Copy 0................... : Ok
Module SMRT(1) Copy 1................... : Ok
Module SMRT(1) Copy F................... : Ok
Module PNID Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module PNID Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module PNID Copy F...................... : Ok
Module SMRA Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module SMRA Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module SMRA Copy F...................... : Ok
Module ABLP Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module ABLP Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module ABLP Copy F...................... : Ok
Module ABLD Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module ABLD Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module ABLD Copy F...................... : Ok
Module SSTL Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module SSTL Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module SSTL Copy F...................... : Ok
Module SERL Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module SERL Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module SERL Copy F...................... : Ok
Module SSST Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module SSST Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module SSST Copy F...................... : Ok
Module SKPO Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module SKPO Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module SKPO Copy F...................... : Ok
Module DCOT Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module DCOT Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module DCOT Copy F...................... : Ok
Module SRIF Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module SRIF Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module SRIF Copy F...................... : Ok
Module BULK Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module BULK Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module BULK Copy F...................... : Ok
Module ALTT Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module ALTT Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module ALTT Copy F...................... : Ok
Module DBGC Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module DBGC Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module DBGC Copy F...................... : Ok
Module OFDT Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module OFDT Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module OFDT Copy F...................... : Ok
Module RDMT Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module RDMT Copy 1...................... : Error
Module RDMT Copy F...................... : Error
Module RELI Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module RELI Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module RELI Copy F...................... : Ok
Module PSHT Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module PSHT Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module PSHT Copy F...................... : Ok
Module OVR1 Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module OVR1 Copy 1...................... : Error
Module SPRE Copy 0...................... : Ok
Module SPRE Copy 1...................... : Ok
Module PESD............................. : Ok
Module MFGP............................. : Ok
Module SRST............................. : Ok
Module FLOG............................. : Ok
Module DUMP............................. : Error
Module ELG1............................. : Ok
Module ELG2............................. : Error
Module EVLG............................. : Ok
Module PIDM............................. : Ok
Module AMPM............................. : Ok
Module HLR1............................. : Ok
Module HLR2............................. : Ok
Module MFGT............................. : Ok
Module DDD0............................. : Ok
Module MRDM............................. : Ok
Module DIAG............................. : Ok
Module WRT0............................. : Error
Module WRT1............................. : Error
Module WRT2............................. : Error
Module @@01............................. : Error
Module @@02............................. : Ok


I can read NVRAM, HDD ID and SMART.

But when I try to read a sector, I can't.


Is it a translation issue? if yes, is there a way to regenerate a Hitachi translator in PC3000 v5.5

Many thanks for your help.

[pcimage]

Firstly I'd try and rewrite RDMT (g list) copy 1 from copy 0.

If that fails I'd try and clear glist (RDMT)

PM me if you need further assistance.

[sosrecup]

Unfortunately, I couldn't re-write the copy 1 of RDMT from copy 0. and couldn't empty RDMT module.

any other solution please?

[hhddrec]

the problem maybe bad secs on SA.

I do not know solution for this

[waqas_ali766]

Hello,
Try to use data extractor and create new task with active utility, it will extract data,
don't need to upload RDMT on copy 1, if you want to repair the hdd then you must need to upload RDMT at copy 1.

As you say that you are unable to write RDMT at copy 1 , it means head weak, or read only.

Regards
Waqas Ali

[Matiw]

To rule out Head problem (weak head), try to write a couple of other modules Copy-0 to Copy-1. If it has no problem copying then, you can rule out Head problem.

[sosrecup]

I can read and write modules without any problem. so I don't think it's a Head problem.

It should be a FW issue but I dont know how to deal with it!

[waqas_ali766]

Hi,
If you want help through Team viewer then mail me,
tools i need is pc3000 or MRT

Regards
Waqas Ali

[ibcho]

try a donor pcb first by removing the nvram and if there is rom chip move it too
if there is no rom chip on the pcb , its more likely pcb problem
i had a similar issue once, thought it was bad heads but turned out pcb issue

[Matiw]

Could you explain ow a PCB fault causes this problem ?

try a donor pcb first by removing the nvram and if there is rom chip move it too
if there is no rom chip on the pcb , its more likely pcb problem
i had a similar issue once, thought it was bad heads but turned out pcb issue

[sosrecup]

Hi All,

I could resolve the problem.

The head0 was weak. I've created a head map and deactivated the head0 and I could image the drive.

Thank you for your help.

[hhddrec]

but in this condition you have not all data

You can try to replace Head Stack, and then you probably get all data.

[sosrecup]

Yes I know.

I imaged the drive with only head 1 & head 2 and fortunately, I found the customer data in that area.

[hhddrec]

good Job then! sosrecup,