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ST91000430AS cannot access data after head release

Posted: February 12th, 2014, 0:37
by chamxz
Hi Friends
I have this problem with this drive this one come with heads stocked on the platter so I was able to release them now the drive work I can read firmware with some errors but I cannot access the data anybody can help please thanks

Re: ST91000430AS cannot access data after head release

Posted: February 12th, 2014, 4:21
by labtech
Looks like heads are not in such great shape and/or firmware issues. Doubt firmware a bit as the drive had physical problem initially per your description.

Re: ST91000430AS cannot access data after head release

Posted: February 16th, 2014, 21:33
by chamxz
labtech wrote:Looks like heads are not in such great shape and/or firmware issues. Doubt firmware a bit as the drive had physical problem initially per your description.

thanks for answering
I'm looking for donor to swap heads