Got a call from wife this week when I was out of town - computer "stuck" during reboot and wanted to run chkdsk which froze at 70% (Windows XP).

I get home and find that drive will not completely spin up - it spins up some, but then slows down and spins up again. The BIOS can see the drive, but not "boot".

I moved drive to an external DOC and it does not spin up. I checked with a 2nd drive and the doc works, so I am pretty sure it is a drive issue.

Does this sound like a PCB issue, or could it be something else? I am fairly handy with a soldering iron and such, but I don't feel comfortable with something like an HD, especially if I could make things worse.

Any recommendations on where to send? I am in the Chicagoland area and something semi-local would be nice, but at least in the country. I did a Google search, but there are so many.

Thanks to all,
Tom B

Sorry, forgot drive details:
MFG: Western Digital
TYPE: sata
MDL: WD4000AAJS-32YFA0
DATE: 12 SEP 2007

PCB has E222034

Thanks again

If your drive did spin up and down, that is a sign of internal damages.
You will need to take it to a pro.
You will receive offers from forum members and you should go with reputable ones.

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This needs pro attention in this model, due to head alignment issues and/or embedded ROM in MCU.

Sure there's a pro near you on this forum.

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Yep, this doesn't matter if it is a PCB or not. It is not DIYable

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You don't have to backup all of your files, just the ones you want to keep.

Didn't think it was DIYable (I am aware of my lack of skills in this area ), moreso wondering if it sounded like there was "hope", or if this is a sign of a truly trashed drive.

Tom

Glad you have the sense to realise it's not DIY'able.

As I guess the drive has not been dropped, then there's a very good chance it's recoverable at a reasonable cost.

It tends only to get expensive if it's been dropped or been "DIY'd"

Who can help this chap out? Come on guys.

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Correct - has not been dropped. Was just sitting in computer when it died. Swapping to another PC, etc is the limit of my trouble-shooting.

Well, I'm not nearby (Georgia), but I can certainly help! We are WD warranty partners as well, if you need a replacement . . .

Jono

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Jono comes recommended.

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Agreed

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Of course it is. It would just take a long time and lots of destroyed drives to to learn. But its DIYable

Sure, in the sense that learning to fly a fighter jet is DIYable.

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Hi
Good to know u also have Knowledge in this field is Drive iD and Capacity is showing in Bios if it's showing 0MB u need some Professional Tools like Pc3000 Etc.better if u send to any Pro. near by u r place.