It's definitely stated in one of the older UDMA manuals that the NVRAM checksum algorithm varies across different Hitachi models and requires a plug-in. Whether that is still the case for the latest version of PC3K is for others to confirm.

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So you suggesting there is no need to confirm that? Or it's relevant somehow else? Or you guys just want to figure out the algo? I thought recovering data was the priority here, sorry, my mistake. It's not the first time I would watch somebody killing somebody else's drive and take money for that.

From what I see my suggestion would be same old one: "take it to a pro"

PS: if moderator thinks I'm a little impudent here - I apologizes for that, feel free to delete my posts.

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The checksum algorithm has already been figured out, with no risk to anyone's data. The test method I proposed involved a working donor, not the patient.

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The regular word" take it to pro". But, he has some limitation to outsource this case, may be next similar case he can, as a pro he would get some logical/serious explanation or at least there should be CONFIRMATION that this case can be solved based on this issue otherwise there is no reason he sends it . It's not the matter of fact that I am replying on this one. The matter of fact is that, whenever it's NV-RAM issue of these series, no one has been able to answer a FRUITFUL answer that it can be fixed to recover data. No One means NO PRO answered so far, also you can see my previous thread which was not answered. There are cases I get but being blind I can't outsource drives to someone to waste time & money while the case will be unsolved.

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I am not sure a Pro would give "CONFIRMATION that this case can be solved ".

Until you look at it, it is Guesswork. Maybe educated guesswork, but still guesswork.

well, I didn't mean of solid confirmation as all the cases are unique. lets assume the fads has only issue with NV-RAM, nothing else. then can u deal? have u been able to fix any case regarding nvram on arm? lets assume there r other issues also, but forget it. just assure nvram can be fixed or not.

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Thanks!! I needed a new email signature at work

NVRAM can be fixed. Period.

That's the answer I was seeking for. That's nice. I hope you are referring to ARM series.

The purpose was to make sure there is/are way exist to regenerate/recalculate the SA starting location of ARM series so far. I had no luck with ARM series for NVRAM fixing with the usage of SD tool.
That's a good point at all that at least I can recommend my clients to BlackST & DR-Kiev with this problem.
Thanks all.



Thanks for bringing me back...

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Shahij , your ONLY problem in this very case is that you use an outdated and limited tool, in my opinion.

I see you ask a lot of questions about dead ends mainly on SD tools : again, in my opinion, that way you can only deal with old drives and knowing ALL the limits of such tools.

I understand there are lot of limitation with the SD tools I use. Still I try to figure out the way to maximize it's usage, though it limits! Let's see when I can enter to PC3K family. Hoping that DFL could bring some light soon. PERIOD.

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You can maximize something that exist, if you multiply zero x 'N' the result is always zero.

Good day fellas,

I don't mean to hijack the thread but could someone please share the modules for the Toshiba DT01ACA100? I can't find them anywhere and this thread is the only thing I could find on the drive. Full resources would be fantastic!


Thanks you!

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