WD zero size after HSA swap.

[mondrian]

WD5000AAVS-00ZTB0 with obvious head damage (no platter dust but head arms were bent) came in. Ordered donor drive and performed head swap. Drive quickly DRDY DSC but reports 0 size, no model/serial. Without access to PC3K or other firmware tools, am I SOL?

[deftrue]

Does it keep spinning after going ready (reporting 0 size)?

[mondrian]

Yes, as far as I can hear everything sounds normal. Spins until you power off. Its a ROYL Marvel board with no U12 so PCB swap is out of the question without firmware tools.

[deftrue]

I'd say this drive has a great chance of recovery, but I'm afraid you need FW checking/editing tools. Does it get identified by its serial number?

[mondrian]

Well lets rephrase this. Anyone East Coast USA want this recovery? The only caveat is that I am very interested in learning in what the problem is and the steps used to resolve, as I am very close to getting a PC3K myself and am interested in learning.

[mondrian]

Spildit I have never used SeDiv but I am absolutely willing to try. I may need some help due to the lack of documentation.

I downloaded v3.9.7 from http://sediv2008.narod.ru/. I PCI scan and can ID the OS drive.

I believe I see the bad drive, as DRDY/DSC status lights are on but trying to ID the drives gives

Code:

command IDENTIFY DISK was aborted
Drive Table Read -ERROR
Head map Read - ERROR
Zone Table Read - ERROR

and trying to read modules gives "Flash Module Read Error! DIR Module Read Error!"

Any ideas to try?

[data-medics]

Well lets rephrase this. Anyone East Coast USA want this recovery? The only caveat is that I am very interested in learning in what the problem is and the steps used to resolve, as I am very close to getting a PC3K myself and am interested in learning.

I'll gladly take a look at it for you. Probably will be an easy enough recovery, unless there's major SA damage like this DIY nightmare I'm working on right now.

[jono-ats]

I'll volunteer to be DR option #2.

We're located in Atlanta, GA.

[data-medics]

I offered first. LoL!

[Suitsof]

Size, model and serial number are containing in ATA passport. So, if ROM is original and PCB works properly, you have a problem with Service Area, at least, ATA overlay is not loaded. Need to check/edit SA. It's better to bring it to profi, because even donor heads are enough compatible drive will not be alive for a long time.

[CK]

I don't wish to offend but this is a prime example of somebody advertising data recovery services who clearly lacks the correct equipment and expertise that is required. I sincerely hope you haven't messed up the chances of recovering the data for your customer.

[pcimage]

I don't wish to offend but this is a prime example of somebody advertising data recovery services who clearly lacks the correct equipment and expertise that is required. I sincerely hope you haven't messed up the chances of recovering the data for your customer.

+1 unfortunately