WD3200AAJB PWB 2060-701494-001. PCB damaged

[VictorC]

Hi,

This disk will not now spin up and is not recognised by the bios

I have seen earlier posts about this drive, but looking at the PCB, the important U12 chip is not there, just the label.
Does anyone have a PCB and if so, how do get the U12 data across when there is no U12 chip?

Thanks,

[pcimage]

Ouch!

Yours has ROM info embedded into the Marvell chip

Probably easier to change the Smooth Chip, and hope that's all that's blown.

Either way, you need pro help.

[VictorC]

Hi,

Thanks for the reply. If I were to find an identical board, with the ROM embedded in the CPU, I could not just substitute that board? You mean that the ROM is unique to my drive and somehow I must get it onto the new logic board?

[HDD Spaz]

Due to the damahe to the smooth chip I wouldn't be surprised if theres more internal damage. Pre amp might be dead to.

[VictorC]

Due to the damahe to the smooth chip I wouldn't be surprised if theres more internal damage. Pre amp might be dead to.

Is there a way I can check? I have a multimeter. Sounds like I'm on a loser anyway because of that embedded ROM.

[VictorC]

Hello,

This is the model number PWB 2060-701494-001 REV A
The only other numbers on there are 2B94V-0 and E222034

[BlackST]

Embedded rom = no user solution even with good 'skill'... I have a solution, but most probably your data is not worth a standard dr price for this drive/problem.

[dave-dave]

Embedded rom = no user solution even with good 'skill'... I have a solution, but most probably your data is not worth a standard dr price for this drive/problem.

BlackST, can you continue this? I have same problem as above. There is pictures on my drive i desperately want/need. I am a dummy who didnt back them up
ANY help would be awesome!
Dave

[BlackST]

You have to refer to the nearest professional.

Where are you located ?

[dave-dave]

New Jersey, United States. Thanks for your quick response on this too.

[BlackST]

I'll PM you later (just let me contact some people).

[dave-dave]

Thank you