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rzr

Post subject: how to unlock seagate ST3120026A in max security mode (nopw)

Posted: January 16th, 2010, 8:21

Joined: January 16th, 2010, 8:07
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How to unlock ST3120026A when it's in maximum security and the master password is lost

I tested generics ones “Seagate[ ]*” and others but it just failed”…

I dont care of the data on it ...

Can this disk unlocked for free ?
by software (using ATA commands ) ?

by hardware (max232 / serial ) ?

Finally I use GNU/Linux , can hdparm be used to brute force the disk ?

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phishin_ca

Post subject: Re: how to unlock seagate ST3120026A in max security mode (nopw)

Posted: January 18th, 2010, 19:55

Joined: November 11th, 2007, 22:44
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RZR, have a look at command F3. Also, please stop dredging up old posts. The best advice I can give you is to prove you are trying and most people here will guide you in your learning. No one will give you the answers outright.
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viktdev

Post subject: Re: how to unlock seagate ST3120026A in max security mode (nopw)

Posted: January 19th, 2010, 3:46

Joined: February 9th, 2009, 6:19
Posts: 40
Location: Earth

Hint 1: Use rs232/ttl convertor
Hint 2: There's a list of seagate commands somewhere in this forum
Hint 3: Someone posted a solution for another seagate model that need only minor adaptation

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rzr

Post subject: Re: how to unlock seagate ST3120026A in max security mode (n

Posted: October 7th, 2012, 17:27

Joined: January 16th, 2010, 8:07
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I guess hint #3 is ...

Code:

T>/2 (Enter)
2>S006b (Enter)
2>R21,01 (Enter)
2>C0,570 (Enter)
2>W20,01 (Enter)

can anyone translate this to english ? is S006b related to geometry ?

how-unlock-seagate-st380012ace-t14488.html

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SAjunky

Post subject: Re: how to unlock seagate ST3120026A in max security mode (n

Posted: October 8th, 2012, 9:45

Joined: October 19th, 2010, 4:21
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Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

I think start from hint #1.
Post terminal boot messages, in this way family and firmware version can be identified.

BTW, Sxxxx is a command seek to cylinder. On your drive this solution won't work.

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rzr

Post subject: Re: how to unlock seagate ST3120026A in max security mode (n

Posted: November 3rd, 2012, 7:07

Joined: January 16th, 2010, 8:07
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About #1 I thought about using LVTTL UART of my raspberry pi , but I am unsure if it is safe , since I've been reading that hdd is powered by 5V , not 3.3V ...

I am Invesitigating ...

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rzr

Post subject: Re: how to unlock seagate ST3120026A in max security mode (n

Posted: August 2nd, 2014, 13:43

Joined: January 16th, 2010, 8:07
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More data as requested :

Code:

4096k x 16 buffer detected 
ALPINE - 1_Disk    M.14  01-16-03 11:51

Buzz  - Head Mask 0000 - Switch to full int.
              Spin Ready
3.06  10-21-03 15:53
(P)PATA Reset
Slave

How to get the cyl offset from SA sectors ?

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