I'm having a problem with a Maxtor 3400 (model 31024H1, code YAH814Y0, TI DSP chipset) that is being detected as Proxima. From what I've gathered, Proxima is the drive's factory name, meaning that there's a problem with the HDD firmware.
Anyone knows how I can recover the data off it? Would swapping the logic board with an identical one help or is there another simpler cost-effective (non-PC3000) way?
Any suggestion would be appreciated. TIA.

Swapping the pcb wont do u any good as the firmware is stored on the HDA , and for fixing this problem u can use HDD repair it can fix firmware problems but not all of them , its quite a limited tool but u can give it a try .

rameez:
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give this a go. By HDD Repair, did you mean Flobo HDD Repair?

no i mean hdd repair 1.1 or hdd repair 2.0 .

rameez:
I see. Would you happen to know of where to download this HDD Repair?

There are no way to repair SA problem swapping PCB´s SA its microcode, stored on platter after manufacturer.

U need tool´s wich be able to access or manage Vendor Commands for Access - cyl like Ace, BVG, etc

Does the hdd click when it is powered?