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abefroman
 Post subject: Seagate Momentus 5400.3 160 gb problem
PostPosted: December 3rd, 2008, 12:35 
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I have a Seagate Momentus 160gb notebook hard drive that makes a strange electrical sound when it tries to spin. Is this something that can be repaired or is the drive completely shot?
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hddguy
 Post subject: Re: Seagate Momentus 5400.3 160 gb problem
PostPosted: December 3rd, 2008, 12:38 
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A 'strange electrical sound' is not enough for us to go on. Can you upload a recording?
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drc
 Post subject: Re: Seagate Momentus 5400.3 160 gb problem
PostPosted: December 3rd, 2008, 12:39 
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if its not a PCB problem then it would have to be opened, so you're looking at $$$.

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abefroman
 Post subject: Re: Seagate Momentus 5400.3 160 gb problem
PostPosted: December 3rd, 2008, 12:56 
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I've attached a sound clip

Click Here
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beto
 Post subject: Re: Seagate Momentus 5400.3 160 gb problem
PostPosted: December 3rd, 2008, 13:40 
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Sounds like spindle or head sticktion problems need to be opened at clean room
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hddguy
 Post subject: Re: Seagate Momentus 5400.3 160 gb problem
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Could be heads stuck on platter. Does motor power?
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abefroman
 Post subject: Re: Seagate Momentus 5400.3 160 gb problem
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The motor appears to be making the noise.
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BlackST
 Post subject: Re: Seagate Momentus 5400.3 160 gb problem
PostPosted: December 3rd, 2008, 15:42 
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Either head stiction or seized motor. If you have a clean room open the drive and chek. If not, and just want to have some fun, open the drive (and kiss the data goodbye) and do some experiment. If you REALLY want the data give it to a pro.
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 Post subject: Re: Seagate Momentus 5400.3 160 gb problem
PostPosted: December 3rd, 2008, 16:22 
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Where are u based?

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 Post subject: Re: Seagate Momentus 5400.3 160 gb problem
PostPosted: December 3rd, 2008, 20:09 
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seize motor

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