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Is Toshiba MK4026GAX suitable head donor for MK8032GAX?

August 26th, 2017, 5:44

Hi All,

I got very old approx 2005 Toshiba IDE drive MK8032GAX for recovery. Exact match donor is not available.

I have got only donor available which is MK4026GAX, Is this suitable mach for MK8032GAX?

Re: Is Toshiba MK4026GAX suitable head donor for MK8032GAX?

August 26th, 2017, 8:50

No, to few heads.

Re: Is Toshiba MK4026GAX suitable head donor for MK8032GAX?

August 26th, 2017, 9:37

Found out the hard way!!

40Gb has 2 heads whereas 80GB 4 heads.

Trying to find exact donor :(

Thanks mr_spokk

Re: Is Toshiba MK4026GAX suitable head donor for MK8032GAX?

August 29th, 2017, 2:40

HI,
we have donor if you want contact us.
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