Sandisk Ultra II - 88SS9189 Controller - ERR Flag

[D_R]

Hi,

in the latest version of PC3k the Sandisk Ultra II is supported. Currently I don't have the SSD Version of PC3k, but I want to buy it for this one case. My problem is, I don't know if PC3k is going to work for me.

I connected the drive to PC3k, but when I power up the SATA Port, PC3k only lights up the ERR register.
Is PC3k is going to work for this case? Or is it maybe something else?

[Amarbir[CDR-Labs]]

Hi,

in the latest version of PC3k the Sandisk Ultra II is supported. Currently I don't have the SSD Version of PC3k, but I want to buy it for this one case. My problem is, I don't know if PC3k is going to work for me.

I connected the drive to PC3k, but when I power up the SATA Port, PC3k only lights up the ERR register.
Is PC3k is going to work for this case? Or is it maybe something else?

Hi ,
If issue is related to code " aka firmware " PC3K will help if not it will not .BTW i cannot find any sandisk manual in my personal box .I do have PC3K SSD Also .But i do see this -> http://blog.acelaboratory.com/pc-3000-s ... minal.html

[arvika]

It is Sandisk, not Samsung.

First check PCB for electronic problem. If only ERR status light probably PC3K not solve your problem.

[D_R]

It is Sandisk, not Samsung.

First check PCB for electronic problem. If only ERR status light probably PC3K not solve your problem.

I already tried to do that. On the PCB is just one diode and it's ok. I also have a voltage on some caps. And the 88SS9189 Controller is getting warm, so it's doing something. I also checked the SATA data and power connector, because it looked like the SSD isn't connected to the Data Cable, but it's also ok. That's why I have some hope in PC3k. But I also don't want to invest 2k in the SSD Version, if I can't use it.

Does anyone of you have the latest version of PC3k SSD and can tell me, how I can put the Sandisk Ultra II into safe mode?

[D_R]

Ok, I bought the PC3k SSD, but it seems, it can't handle the problem. But now the SSD does not show the ERR flag, but all SATA registers light up, like no S-ATA cable is attached. So I think there is an electronic problem with the PCB.

But where should I start digging around? I checked the SATA and Data Ports, they are OK. The other Problem with this PCB is, that Sandisk used fuck'n 0201 parts on the PCB. I inspected the board with my microscope, but I couldn't find anything wrong. The RV1 Diode is also ok. And I have 5V on the big caps.

I also tried to reflow the controller IC, but it didn't work for me without a preheater from the bottom. That's what I'm going to try next.

Or does some one have another idea?

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[Amarbir[CDR-Labs]]

It is Sandisk, not Samsung.

First check PCB for electronic problem. If only ERR status light probably PC3K not solve your problem.

Sorry ,
The Link i gave is wrong ,But its a marvell CPU and more and more marvell cpu's are getting supported by pc3K .

[Amarbir[CDR-Labs]]

Ok, I bought the PC3k SSD, but it seems, it can't handle the problem. But now the SSD does not show the ERR flag, but all SATA registers light up, like no S-ATA cable is attached. So I think there is an electronic problem with the PCB.

But where should I start digging around? I checked the SATA and Data Ports, they are OK. The other Problem with this PCB is, that Sandisk used fuck'n 0201 parts on the PCB. I inspected the board with my microscope, but I couldn't find anything wrong. The RV1 Diode is also ok. And I have 5V on the big caps.

I also tried to reflow the controller IC, but it didn't work for me without a preheater from the bottom. That's what I'm going to try next.

Or does some one have another idea?

Hi,
Might Be Chipoff Is a solution if nand is ok

[arvika]

There is no solution so far for chip-off for controller Marvell 88SS9189.