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WD20EFRX-68EUZN0 2Tb, spin up spin down, no access to SA

Posted: February 23rd, 2023, 6:18
by KangKung
Hi, I need help..

I have problem with WD20EFRX-68EUZN0 2Tb, no clicking, spin up spin down, no access to SA.
Action taken was done with problem remain.
Drive ready with ERR while spin down (pic).
ID not completely detected, only model. Else is no data and 0.00Gb.

- Blocking SA, disable 411, disable 02, remain same issue.
- Load overlay / mod 01 to RAM from donor, the mod list is available.
- Load overlay / LDR/ mod 11 to RAM from donor, ldr load error.
- ROM and ROM module able to saved by boot rom mode.

Thanks in advance for help..

Re: WD20EFRX-68EUZN0 2Tb, spin up spin down, no access to SA

Posted: February 23rd, 2023, 8:20
by lcoughey
If it spins down, that usually implies dead heads.

Re: WD20EFRX-68EUZN0 2Tb, spin up spin down, no access to SA

Posted: February 24th, 2023, 3:42
by northwind
+1, most probably heads are gone.

Re: WD20EFRX-68EUZN0 2Tb, spin up spin down, no access to SA

Posted: February 24th, 2023, 6:18
by KangKung
Hi, lcoughey, northwind

I will replace the head, will get back for the result.
Thank you

Re: WD20EFRX-68EUZN0 2Tb, spin up spin down, no access to SA

Posted: March 27th, 2023, 23:05
by KangKung
Hi, lcoughey, northwind

Problem [SOLVED]
You are right, after replaced head with same model, SA accessible and DE done very well.
Thank you, hope useful for others also..