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Hello,

I have this PCB in the image below, and I need to convert it to SATA because I suspect there is a problem with the head. However, I did not find compatible PCB records.

Has anyone ever needed to convert this PCB model?

I could try to solder a SATA connector to the terminals and convert, but I would prefer a less invasive solution

HDD Model: WD20JDRW-11C7VS0
DATE: 15 AUG 2023
PCB: 2060-810082-000 P0

You need something like this: https://www.hddheadtools.com/wd-smr-hdd ... rd-drives/

Can you guys pinpoint me what components to remove. I see 4 resistors. Where is the oscillator?

gameboybin wrote:Can you guys pinpoint me what components to remove. I see 4 resistors. Where is the oscillator?

Found it. Nevermind

Remove this components and solder sata like in the post

Leave the crystal alone if you are going to remove the capacitors (not "resistors"). Clearly you have no idea what you are doing or why you are doing it, so perhaps it would be best to outsource this job.

Otherwise ...

Locating the Reset* pin on USB-SATA bridge ICs:

https://www.hddoracle.com/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=3381