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Author:  IAitaliassistance [ September 18th, 2026, 12:49 ]
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Hi everyone, this NVE is compatible with the PC3K, but I need to know which pins to use to put the drive into safe mode; has anyone worked on this before?
CT500P3SSD8E

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Author:  melvin [ September 19th, 2026, 18:14 ]
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How about those two BIG holes at the end of PCB?
Author:  IAitaliassistance [ September 20th, 2026, 9:15 ]
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melvin wrote:
How about those two BIG holes at the end of PCB?

i try it but not fuction
Author:  fzabkar [ September 20th, 2026, 11:18 ]
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have u checked the supplies n efuse?
Author:  IAitaliassistance [ September 20th, 2026, 11:54 ]
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fzabkar wrote:
have u checked the supplies n efuse?

I haven't run any tests yet; I was hoping to find someone who had already worked on it to tell me the key points directly :D
Author:  fzabkar [ September 20th, 2026, 11:55 ]
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measure the voltages at the inductors those are the key points
Author:  HaQue [ September 21st, 2026, 0:20 ]
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fzabkar wrote:
measure the voltages at the inductors those are the key points

by 'Key points' I think they mean the points for shorting for test mode, not key as in relevant
Author:  fzabkar [ September 21st, 2026, 1:02 ]
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HaQue wrote:
fzabkar wrote:
measure the voltages at the inductors those are the key points

by 'Key points' I think they mean the points for shorting for test mode, not key as in relevant

What is the point of futzing about with safe mode if the basic tests of hardware functionality haven't been carried out? There are four stepdown converters and one e-fuse. It would take less than 5 minutes to locate the power supply test points and verify them.
Author:  fzabkar [ September 21st, 2026, 1:23 ]
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Similar SSD ...

https://youtu.be/iEeRmszJzt8?t=298
Author:  IAitaliassistance [ September 27th, 2026, 9:22 ]
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i need enter safe mode for upload pc3000 portable loader
Author:  fzabkar [ September 27th, 2026, 9:28 ]
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IAitaliassistance wrote:
i need enter safe mode for upload pc3000 portable loader

I gave you your answer ... twice. If you can't enter safe mode, it's because the hardware is broken. You can't fix broken hardware from behind a keyboard. You need to do some real troubleshooting. A competent technician needs only a few minutes to verify the power supplies. Watch the video and learn something.
Author:  IAitaliassistance [ September 27th, 2026, 9:46 ]
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fzabkar wrote:
IAitaliassistance wrote:
i need enter safe mode for upload pc3000 portable loader

I gave you your answer ... twice. If you can't enter safe mode, it's because the hardware is broken. You can't fix broken hardware from behind a keyboard. You need to do some real troubleshooting. A competent technician needs only a few minutes to verify the power supplies. Watch the video and learn something.



All the capacitors and currents show no signs of imbalance, so—oh genius—if the electronics are fine and I can't get into safe mode via the pinouts, what do *you* think the problem is, in your infinite wisdom?
Author:  Arch Stanton [ September 27th, 2026, 10:10 ]
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*tension intensifies*
Author:  fzabkar [ September 27th, 2026, 10:27 ]
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IAitaliassistance wrote:
All the capacitors and currents show no signs of imbalance ...

My advice is to outsource the job to someone who understands the technology. I confess I have yet to see a "balanced" capacitor. Personally, I would test for "imbalance" at the inductors, but what do I know.
Author:  IAitaliassistance [ September 27th, 2026, 10:55 ]
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fzabkar wrote:
IAitaliassistance wrote:
All the capacitors and currents show no signs of imbalance ...

My advice is to outsource the job to someone who understands the technology. I confess I have yet to see a "balanced" capacitor. Personally, I would test for "imbalance" at the inductors, but what do I know.

My question was: Has anyone worked on this specific SSD and can confirm the safe mode points for me—if they differ from the norm—to save on research time (since nobody pays €7,000 for a data recovery job)? I’m an industry expert and know exactly what I’m doing, but if I can cut down on the legwork, that’s a plus. There’s no need to be condescending; if that’s how you treat clients, I don’t think you’re much of a guru.
Author:  fzabkar [ September 27th, 2026, 11:19 ]
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IAitaliassistance wrote:
fzabkar wrote:
IAitaliassistance wrote:
All the capacitors and currents show no signs of imbalance ...

My advice is to outsource the job to someone who understands the technology. I confess I have yet to see a "balanced" capacitor. Personally, I would test for "imbalance" at the inductors, but what do I know.

My question was: Has anyone worked on this specific SSD and can confirm the safe mode points for me—if they differ from the norm—to save on research time (since nobody pays €7,000 for a data recovery job)? I’m an industry expert and know exactly what I’m doing, but if I can cut down on the legwork, that’s a plus. There’s no need to be condescending; if that’s how you treat clients, I don’t think you’re much of a guru.

I provided a video where an experienced technician is working on exactly the same SSD, and I saved you the trouble of watching the entire video by linking to the exact moment where the technician is shorting the safe/ROM mode test points. Why are you still asking the same question? What is your problem, expert?
Author:  IAitaliassistance [ September 27th, 2026, 11:42 ]
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I hadn't seen the video; the fact remains that you're responding as if you're on your period.
Author:  fzabkar [ September 27th, 2026, 12:02 ]
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IAitaliassistance wrote:
I hadn't seen the video; the fact remains that you're responding as if you're on your period.

Then show me some respect and watch the video.
Author:  IAitaliassistance [ September 27th, 2026, 12:20 ]
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if u want to respect, give me your respect, if u are in red period it is not my fault, adios.
Author:  HannsGruber [ September 27th, 2026, 18:34 ]
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IAitaliassistance wrote:
if u want to respect, give me your respect, if u are in red period it is not my fault, adios.


fzabkar is all over the internet with their research and work. Who are you? lol
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