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| Author: | Micha [ March 27th, 2026, 6:48 ] |
| Post subject: | WTB/Rent: Head Replacement Tool for Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 |
Hello everyone, I am looking for a head replacement tool/comb for a one-time private recovery on an old Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 (80GB). It’s been sitting in my drawer for 15 years and likely contains old family photos. The Project: Model: Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9. Issue: Blown preamp on the original head stack. Status: I have a matching donor drive and I am experienced in SMD soldering (I’ve already harvested the preamp from the donor). Goal: I need a tool to safely lift/park the heads without dragging them over the platters. The Request: Since this is a one-off "black box" recovery (I don't know the exact value of the data), buying a brand-new professional kit (like HDD Surgery) is out of my budget. I am looking to buy a used tool or rent/borrow one for a fee plus a security deposit. I am based in Germany (EU shipping preferred). If you have an old Maxtor-compatible head tool or a suitable DIY solution lying around that you'd be willing to part with or lend, please let me know. Thank you! |
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| Author: | skinbob [ March 27th, 2026, 10:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: WTB/Rent: Head Replacement Tool for Maxtor DiamondMax Pl |
No Idea on how to rent one or anyone that would lend you one, but you could try 3D Printing one.... https://opensource-data-recovery-tools.com/hardware.php |
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| Author: | Micha [ March 31st, 2026, 13:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: WTB/Rent: Head Replacement Tool for Maxtor DiamondMax Pl |
skinbob wrote: No Idea on how to rent one or anyone that would lend you one, but you could try 3D Printing one.... https://opensource-data-recovery-tools.com/hardware.php Thanks for the tip, but I don't think these 3D-printed parts would help me. The problem with this hard drive is that you have to mechanically lift the heads to move them over the platters. I probably wouldn't be able to work neatly with these tools. But thanks anyway for the tip. |
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