WD5002ABYS detectable but not working

[joe1203]

My WD5002ABYS can be detected by BIOS but fail to boot or access
During POST, it shows smart capability is 'none'
It has no 'clicks' sound

I am thinking about PCB swap but not sure if it works.

[unknown]

Most likely, FW problem.

Forget this :

I am thinking about PCB swap but not sure if it works.

[pcimage]

You are certainly wasting your time on a PCB swap if the drive spins up and is seen in BIOS.

A) It's probably a firmware issue.
B) It "could" be a bad PCB, but this drive has no external ROM and the unique info is written into the MCU which you cannot rewrite without the appropriate equipment.

[joe1203]

Thanks expert!
That's means I need to rebuild the SA area......

[hddguy]

Thanks expert!
That's means I need to rebuild the SA area......

You make it sound easy...

[joe1203]

Thanks expert!
That's means I need to rebuild the SA area......

You make it sound easy...

Is it difficult ? I expect it can be done with special software.

[Zero Alpha]

If you want to see your data it will need to be delivered to a pro. There are UK members on this forum you can contact.

[unknown]

Is it difficult ? I expect it can be done with special software.

Yes, special software and special hardware too. And the most important part ( you have to know what you are doing )

[joe1203]

I am thinking to purchase SD HD Doctor since they offer WD specific version at just US$2XX only.
They claim it works for ROYL series.

I believe US$2XX is much cheaper than finding pros to fix it.

[hddguy]

The difference is that a pro knows what he is doing

[BlackST]

Good luck, you REALLY need it.

[harddrivespecialist]

People think it's a one touch solution.

[joe1203]

The difference is that a pro knows what he is doing

agree

[joe1203]

People think it's a one touch solution.

Sometimes, life is that simple.
I have too many friends having mouse problem just because of loosen connection,

Anyway, i will get a quote from commercial company first to see if it is worth to DIY

[hddguy]

People think it's a one touch solution.

Sometimes, life is that simple.
I have too many friends having mouse problem just because of loosen connection,

Anyway, i will get a quote from commercial company first to see if it is worth to DIY

I have a friend who changed his flat tire on his car. After this, he tries to change his own engine. Now he has no car.

Before any recovery attempts you need to completely understand what is is you are working with. If you truly knew and understood Hard Disk geometry, you would not be so quick to attempt DIY, especially in cases where data is needed

[networkpc3000]

Good luck, you REALLY need it.

and place gods around.

[joe1203]

People think it's a one touch solution.

Sometimes, life is that simple.
I have too many friends having mouse problem just because of loosen connection,

Anyway, i will get a quote from commercial company first to see if it is worth to DIY

I have a friend who changed his flat tire on his car. After this, he tries to change his own engine. Now he has no car.

Before any recovery attempts you need to completely understand what is is you are working with. If you truly knew and understood Hard Disk geometry, you would not be so quick to attempt DIY, especially in cases where data is needed

Thank you for your advice.
I guess since I am planning to fix the broken FW, and I don't need to open the drive, I feel that it is not that risky.
btw, what is the brand name of your friend's car?

[joe1203]

Good luck, you REALLY need it.

and place gods around.

god is dead

[hddguy]

I guess since I am planning to fix the broken FW, and I don't need to open the drive, I feel that it is not that risky.?

Botched DIY attempts are often salvageable at a cost, but seriously damaged SA often is not.

It is risky.

[BlackST]

god is dead

... your drive too and your wallet will not be so good , I think.

Just curious : what do you plan to do with SD box ? Have you ever worked with it ?