Hello,

I have a Samsung/Seagate M9T ST2000LM003, a relatively new model ( 2014 ? )
But i accidentally dropped it and now it needs a head actuator replacement.

How long, generally, does a tool for a new HDD with new modified head actuator becomes available in these repair markets?
I already have the donor drive, with similar serial number and also assembled in thailand, but just cannot find the head replacement tool?

I have looked everywhere, i have searched hddsurgery, hddheadtools, aliexpress sellers, even ebay
No one has the tool. It seems to be a modified head actuator.

Some sellers tell me that they repair the disk anyway, with a special tool, but i have to send the disk and that this tool is not for sale?
I cannot send the disk for repair, i just need the right piece tool to do it myself ( already have the clean environment )

Anyone?
Here is a picture of the Head Actuator ( 6 Heads and 3 Platters )

What tools are you going to use to fix/modify firmware prior to imaging?
What imaging tools are you going to use?
Do you even know if your donor has a compatible preamp?
Have you checked the sliders for damage?

In this business, if a tool doesn't exist you make one.

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No special tool is needed . . . "special" knowledge and experience are required . . .

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regardless

Our head comb type B1 is specially made for these drives.
www.drtools.eu

Dobre

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Datarecovery in Belgium, Holland, France and Germany
Datarecoverytools http://www.drtools.eu

I'm trying to make sense of the pricing structure.

The A2 comb ("Homer Simpson" model?) has two teeth and costs 28 euros, while the A3 with three teeth costs 34 euros. This would suggest that each additional tooth adds 6 euros to the price, but this is not reflected in the other prices.

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A backup a day keeps DR away.

Hmm, maybe this explains it ... or not:

A4, Headcombs with 4 teeth (8 heads):
http://www.drtools.eu/en/product/19/a4.html

Photo shows the A3 comb (3 teeth).

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A backup a day keeps DR away.

thanks for noticing, we just fix the image, the pricing of the tools are taken from the machining cost/material used for each piece, we haven't received any bad feedback so far from the buyers, we keep it simple for the users.

Thank you for your answers.

@dobrevjetser This is the first tool that is compatible with the disk, so thanks! Tough this tool doesn't seem to be the best tool out there for the purpose, because it does not support any security locks while swapping the head actuators, anyway, i tried to buy your tool but could not because i don't have a VAT Number right now!!!

I have contacted drtools.eu
Thanks!!!

In the design we thought about this and we made the upper and the lower teeth in a way that prevents the heads from getting out, while not damaging the heads in the process