Flashing the firmware Seagate ST9808211A Need Help

[rasbastas]

Is there a software utility that can be used to flash a harddrive? I have found the firmware but need instructions on how to do it if it is possible using software. Thanks. Ras

[rameez]

www.acelaboratory.com

[rasbastas]

Guess I didn't ask the question properly. Is there a flash software utility to use to boot from a floppy or CD to flash the firmware of a hd if you have the firmware? If so, what is it called and where is it? Thanks.

[pepe]

I do not think so. It might be possible to hack FW updates, but what's the reason to do so?

What is the problem with your drive?

pepe

[zebong]

Usualy the FW for updates the disk came in a EXE file, that can be run decrompressed and save the FW in the disk.

Do not know where you did get that file !!!

[rasbastas]

I do not think so. It might be possible to hack FW updates, but what's the reason to do so?

What is the problem with your drive?

pepe

I replaced the drive in a customers laptop because it got locked with a password and no one knew who locked it. I still have the drive, a Seagate 80gb wich is only a couple of years old. I am just puttering around with this drive to see what is possible. If I can't find a way to unlock it I will just dispose of it. I am an experienced computer tech but have never attempted to unlock a drive. Just a play thing. Thanks to all who replied. I don't know what FW is or how to get it but thanks anyway. Ras

OK. I had a brain lapse but I'm back now. FW=firmware. I have the firmware but there is no software utility to use to flash it.
I believe I d/loaded it from this forum. Found it doing a google search. The file name I d/loaded is ST9808211A-3.00-3LG0VKF7.RAR. I searched for it again and it is in the d/l section of this forum.

[BlackST]

Still thinking that HDDs are like cell phones ? FW is in ROM and the most important part is on the platters....

[pepe]

And writing another FW would definitely do harm to the drive...
It is not like pushing a magic button.
Unlocking a drive is not done by upgrading/downloading its FW.

pepe

[itconcept]

Hi
for Removing Lock u need pro. tools like PC3000 if any important Data in that Drive don't Play send it to Data Recovery Professional.

[fzabkar]

I believe I d/loaded it from this forum. The file name I d/loaded is ST9808211A-3.00-3LG0VKF7.RAR.

The files in that archive were generated from an existing drive by ACE Laboratory's PC-3000 software. They do not constitute an official firmware update from Seagate.

The following thread may be worth a look. The procedure is for a different model, but it may help you understand what is involved (I'm not a DR guy).

SEAGATE: Non Standard ATA Master Password:
seagate-non-standard-ata-master-password-t12920.html

SeDiv - HDD Seagate Terminal for Windows:
sediv-hdd-seagate-terminal-for-windows-t11980.html