Maxtor 6Y160M0 YAR51HW0 [163,92 Gbytes]

[Homero6]

I have a few problem with this HDD... since i install Windows 7 it make an error and later my O.S. go off... after that couldn't go in again, i have it divided in two.

i save my info in my other HDD and when i try to format it... HDLLFT show me this...

Current date and time: 22/10/2010 11:23:39 p.m.
Hard Disk Low Level Format Tool 2.21 build 1108; http://hddguru.com
Device details for Maxtor 6Y160M0 YAR51HW0 [163,92 Gbytes]

Details are unavailable: Internal error.
Please post this problem on http://forum.hddguru.com

later i press Low level format, the progam start and few seconds later show me
continiusly this

22/10/2010 11:34:05 p.m. seek error ocurred at offset 2147483648

what can i do whit this HDD?

[BlackST]

sorry duplicated post please remove

Last edited by BlackST on October 23rd, 2010, 0:50, edited 1 time in total.

[BlackST]

The disk is failing. With an appropriate procedure - not at user level - it is possible to try to refurbish it. Refer to the nearest reputable pro. We do it but it's too far. Otherwise, discard it.

[Steve]

Since you were formatting it , data is not important .
Bin the drive and get a new one.

[BlackST]

eeeeeh... Before trashing, there are other options, environmentally friendly.

[fzabkar]

Can we see the SMART report? Look for reallocated, pending, or uncorrectable sectors.

As for binning the drive, you could always sell the PCB on eBay. It may also be worth trying other hard drive utilities, if only for the practice.

[BlackST]

Instead of seeing the SMART would be better to BE SMART ...

[SAjunky]

Data not important, you can try HDD Repair 2.0, but if you press wrong button, it will brick your drive forever.

Make a screen shot of main screen and post it there. You can also try "Passport", then ok. Following this press "Check structure". Wait patient.
For now don't do anything else.

[BlackST]

Bullshit. SERVICE AREA IS OK, 'something else' not and there's only one way to fix it... not with 'free' tools or without the kh to do it .

[SAjunky]

I can't argue with you, pro guys. However something tells me if drive reports seek error when writing, it means it canot remove offending track, it might be firmware. But you are right, lets wait for SMART report first.

[BlackST]

It's not firmware 99percent, and even if you see the smart and clear it assuming you know how to do it, drive will still be in the same state... sorry.

[fzabkar]

I'm suggesting the OP examine the SMART data to get some information about the failure, eg reallocated sectors.

The "Details are unavailable: Internal error" message is suggesting that HDLLFT is having difficulty retrieving the ATA Identify Device information block. I'd try identifying the drive with other software, eg SeaTools, MHDD, HDAT2.

The seek error occurs at offset 2147483648 (= 0x80000000), which is at the 2GB boundary. I don't know whether this is significant.

[BlackST]

Simply the drive doesn't respond properly anymore because of encountering a ......................... so HDLLF exit with an error.
It can happen at the beginning, in the middle, at the end or everywhere.
Again, there's ONLY ONE WAY to solve it once for all and the procedure is also a bit complicated to ensure proper result.
I can say it because I just finished refurbishing a half dozen of 6Y160M0 same firmware....

[SAjunky]

Are you in sh?&ty refurbishing business? I though you are data recovery pro.

Homero6: Ii seems BlackST can help you with firmware for your drive. Post here 3 first characters of your serial number - get it - before this stupid conversation gets mad.

[BlackST]

Data recovery pro and refurbishing... What's bad in it? When you need good donors... Again, fw is fine and not needed.