Samsung HM641JI 640GB 2.5" SATA (No spinup or I/O)

[FastFixx]

Hey Pros,

Absolutely no signs of life on this one. Doesn't spin up, isn't recognized by BIOS, and couldn't get a serial connection going. No sign of damage on PCB.

Make: Samsung
Model: HM641JI
HDD P/N: HM641JI/M
LBA: 1,250,263,728 640GB
P/N: 591968-002
S/N: S25YJDNZB14922

Photos Here

Pulled from an HP DV7 laptop I beleive.

I'd love to know what the likely diagnosis is, and please PM me estimates and turn-around times for repairs.



~Matt

[BlackST]

PM sent.

Seen many of them with same failure, shot dead. Don't ever think to attempt repair or diagnose without proper gear, get it diagnosed for you instead.

[fttr]

I have the same drive (HM641JI) 640 gb 2.5", it spins up normally but it isn't recognized by bios, it makes same clicking noises all the time.

I will be very happy for any help and want to know is it possible to recover the data...

[dmarques]

If it makes clicking noises all the time, best thing is not to power it up much more, or some harm can happen to platters.

[fttr]

I want to know, the hdd is not recognized by bios what can be the reason of this? Thanks.

[dmarques]

The reasons in your case are most likely damaged heads, by it's sound, but it could be another issue.
Only a proper diagnosis could tell.