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joe1203
 Post subject: WD5002ABYS detectable but not working
PostPosted: May 4th, 2010, 1:25 
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My WD5002ABYS can be detected by BIOS but fail to boot or access
During POST, it shows smart capability is 'none'
It has no 'clicks' sound

I am thinking about PCB swap but not sure if it works. :?: :?:
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unknown
 Post subject: Re: WD5002ABYS detectable but not working
PostPosted: May 4th, 2010, 1:29 
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Most likely, FW problem.

Forget this :
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I am thinking about PCB swap but not sure if it works.


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pcimage
 Post subject: Re: WD5002ABYS detectable but not working
PostPosted: May 4th, 2010, 3:02 
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You are certainly wasting your time on a PCB swap if the drive spins up and is seen in BIOS.

A) It's probably a firmware issue.
B) It "could" be a bad PCB, but this drive has no external ROM and the unique info is written into the MCU which you cannot rewrite without the appropriate equipment.

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joe1203
 Post subject: Re: WD5002ABYS detectable but not working
PostPosted: May 4th, 2010, 9:10 
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Thanks expert!
That's means I need to rebuild the SA area......
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hddguy
 Post subject: Re: WD5002ABYS detectable but not working
PostPosted: May 4th, 2010, 9:22 
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joe1203 wrote:
Thanks expert!
That's means I need to rebuild the SA area......


You make it sound easy...
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joe1203
 Post subject: Re: WD5002ABYS detectable but not working
PostPosted: May 4th, 2010, 21:46 
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hddguy wrote:
joe1203 wrote:
Thanks expert!
That's means I need to rebuild the SA area......


You make it sound easy...


Is it difficult ? I expect it can be done with special software.
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Zero Alpha
 Post subject: Re: WD5002ABYS detectable but not working
PostPosted: May 5th, 2010, 0:06 
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If you want to see your data it will need to be delivered to a pro. There are UK members on this forum you can contact.

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unknown
 Post subject: Re: WD5002ABYS detectable but not working
PostPosted: May 5th, 2010, 1:38 
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Is it difficult ? I expect it can be done with special software.

Yes, special software and special hardware too. And the most important part ( you have to know what you are doing )
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joe1203
 Post subject: Re: WD5002ABYS detectable but not working
PostPosted: May 5th, 2010, 5:33 
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I am thinking to purchase SD HD Doctor since they offer WD specific version at just US$2XX only.
They claim it works for ROYL series.

I believe US$2XX is much cheaper than finding pros to fix it.
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hddguy
 Post subject: Re: WD5002ABYS detectable but not working
PostPosted: May 5th, 2010, 6:35 
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The difference is that a pro knows what he is doing :wink:
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BlackST
 Post subject: Re: WD5002ABYS detectable but not working
PostPosted: May 5th, 2010, 7:52 
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Good luck, you REALLY need it.
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harddrivespecialist
 Post subject: Re: WD5002ABYS detectable but not working
PostPosted: May 5th, 2010, 9:06 
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People think it's a one touch solution.

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joe1203
 Post subject: Re: WD5002ABYS detectable but not working
PostPosted: May 5th, 2010, 11:49 
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hddguy wrote:
The difference is that a pro knows what he is doing :wink:


agree
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joe1203
 Post subject: Re: WD5002ABYS detectable but not working
PostPosted: May 5th, 2010, 11:54 
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harddrivespecialist wrote:
People think it's a one touch solution.


Sometimes, life is that simple.
I have too many friends having mouse problem just because of loosen connection, :lol: :lol:

Anyway, i will get a quote from commercial company first to see if it is worth to DIY
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hddguy
 Post subject: Re: WD5002ABYS detectable but not working
PostPosted: May 5th, 2010, 12:05 
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joe1203 wrote:
harddrivespecialist wrote:
People think it's a one touch solution.


Sometimes, life is that simple.
I have too many friends having mouse problem just because of loosen connection, :lol: :lol:

Anyway, i will get a quote from commercial company first to see if it is worth to DIY


I have a friend who changed his flat tire on his car. After this, he tries to change his own engine. Now he has no car.

Before any recovery attempts you need to completely understand what is is you are working with. If you truly knew and understood Hard Disk geometry, you would not be so quick to attempt DIY, especially in cases where data is needed
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networkpc3000
 Post subject: Re: WD5002ABYS detectable but not working
PostPosted: May 5th, 2010, 21:01 
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Good luck, you REALLY need it.
and place gods around.

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joe1203
 Post subject: Re: WD5002ABYS detectable but not working
PostPosted: May 5th, 2010, 22:03 
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hddguy wrote:
joe1203 wrote:
harddrivespecialist wrote:
People think it's a one touch solution.


Sometimes, life is that simple.
I have too many friends having mouse problem just because of loosen connection, :lol: :lol:

Anyway, i will get a quote from commercial company first to see if it is worth to DIY


I have a friend who changed his flat tire on his car. After this, he tries to change his own engine. Now he has no car.

Before any recovery attempts you need to completely understand what is is you are working with. If you truly knew and understood Hard Disk geometry, you would not be so quick to attempt DIY, especially in cases where data is needed

Thank you for your advice.
I guess since I am planning to fix the broken FW, and I don't need to open the drive, I feel that it is not that risky.
btw, what is the brand name of your friend's car?
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joe1203
 Post subject: Re: WD5002ABYS detectable but not working
PostPosted: May 5th, 2010, 22:07 
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networkpc3000 wrote:
BlackST wrote:
Good luck, you REALLY need it.
and place gods around.

god is dead :D :D
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hddguy
 Post subject: Re: WD5002ABYS detectable but not working
PostPosted: May 6th, 2010, 2:24 
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joe1203 wrote:
I guess since I am planning to fix the broken FW, and I don't need to open the drive, I feel that it is not that risky.?


Botched DIY attempts are often salvageable at a cost, but seriously damaged SA often is not.

It is risky.
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BlackST
 Post subject: Re: WD5002ABYS detectable but not working
PostPosted: May 6th, 2010, 7:23 
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joe1203 wrote:
god is dead :D :D


... your drive too and your wallet will not be so good , I think. :D

Just curious : what do you plan to do with SD box ? Have you ever worked with it ?
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