I broke off 2 resistors pulling this hard drive out of the computer tower, so i think i will need a new PCB? here are the details:

STTM3320620AS
S/N: 6QF15BBY
P/N: 9DP14G-326
Firmware: 3.AAE
Data Code: 07494
Site Code: SU

can anyone help?

Just replace the resistors.

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i'm not a soldering guru, where do i get such resistors, and how hard would they be to replace?
any help would be appreciated. i still have the 2 i tore off, can i re-use them?

Check the two resistors with an ohmmeter for continuity and correct value (e.g. 221 = 220 ohms). If the solder pads are intact on both ends of the resistors, it should be a simple matter to reattach them using a little liquid flux, 63/37 solder, and a proper soldering iron. If you can't do this yourself, go to an electronics repair shop or data recovery firm. Unless something else is messed up, it is no big deal . . .

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No . Ask a local skilled technician , they should be able to deal with SMD components.

My brother has a soldering iron, but i'm leaning towards going w/ a local skilled technician. looking in the yellow pages, i'm looking under "computer technician", is there a more technical term? i couldn't find any "electronics technician" listings on yellowpages.com

Normally any local shop that sells electronic components should be able to do it.

Dobre

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In the USA, many places that sell components do no in-house service (e.g. Radio Shack).

I suggest a TV or video repair shop, if they still exist . . .

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