HDD GURU FORUMS

ST1000LM035
1RK172-568
WU
Jan 2017
SN WC0...
Head map is 1,2,3

What is the preamp version? You will likely find a 4 head model with the same preamp that should work...and be easier to find and cheaper to buy.

lcoughey wrote:What is the preamp version? You will likely find a 4 head model with the same preamp that should work...and be easier to find and cheaper to buy.

Agree, use a 2Tb version. I do this all the time

Thanks very much for the help. This drive has damaged heads. Is there still a way to get preamp version?

It's in the ROM.

Locating the preamp ID in a Seagate F3 ROM:
http://www.hddoracle.com/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=2173&p=18028#p18028