Repair HDD ST31000524AS JC45

[Dracula]

Hello,

I do not know if it's not addressed now, not very good English.
Disk after hitting began to chatter. It does not show in the BIOS. I assume that clicking noise causes damage to the reading head. I would try to replace the head. I'm just not sure if it is necessary to get the exact same disk including firmware or you just like disk. I also want to ask if after replacing the heads is necessary to calibrate a terminal or through some deleted information from the disk. Disk was before the crash in bios password protected, it will make a problem? Password course I know.

I'll be glad for any advice. Please help.

Thanks so much in advance.

[hhddrec]

You need experience and clean room enviroment to make heads exchange.

If you hace not, better contact with a local pro. Execially if you data is important, because if not most probably your data will be gone

[pcimage]

This is difficult case, to change heads in this model, even for some pro's.

Chances of DIY recovery is close to 0%.

Strongly advise see pro assistance on this case.

[Dracula]

It is clear to me that it will not be easy. But at least try something than nothing. Still out on what can optionally be careful?
I know you must be careful to netuknout heads on each other or on the surface. Why should a 0% chance?

[hpw333]

agree with pcimage
if your data important for you
you should give it to pro. DR
and don't try to change heads by yourself
or you will lose every thing