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Seagate Baracuda ST340016A ATA IV

October 2nd, 2005, 1:14

I was worging in dos on it trying to see the directory as the hdd had got bad sector but was un able to see file dir were visible. Then I power off the computer but when i restated it again after 10 Min the disk was not detecting it was making no sound but if we touch the Hdd it feels like head is trying to access. but no detection how could i make it work again to retrive data.

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Thanks

October 3rd, 2005, 1:54

If it is making a clicking noise and not detecting, turn to a professional d.r. center. You will only make matters worse.

Making no sound

October 3rd, 2005, 7:01

No it is making no sound but if we touch it it feels that Hdd is trying to Initlize but not able to do it

October 3rd, 2005, 19:20

you mean it's trying to spin-up ?

yes

October 4th, 2005, 15:17

yes friend it's Head is trying to initlize but not working

October 4th, 2005, 17:45

You need to get a duplicate drive and switch the card

That i have done

October 5th, 2005, 5:35

1 . hdd not working total dead
2 .changed the pcb with the same model-firmware.
3 .after changing pcb hdd motor spins and stop. (current position)

What cound be done to slove this

darkforce
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