Hi,

This disk will not now spin up and is not recognised by the bios

I have seen earlier posts about this drive, but looking at the PCB, the important U12 chip is not there, just the label.
Does anyone have a PCB and if so, how do get the U12 data across when there is no U12 chip?

Thanks,

Ouch!

Yours has ROM info embedded into the Marvell chip

Probably easier to change the Smooth Chip, and hope that's all that's blown.

Either way, you need pro help.

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Hi,

Thanks for the reply. If I were to find an identical board, with the ROM embedded in the CPU, I could not just substitute that board? You mean that the ROM is unique to my drive and somehow I must get it onto the new logic board?

Due to the damahe to the smooth chip I wouldn't be surprised if theres more internal damage. Pre amp might be dead to.

Is there a way I can check? I have a multimeter. Sounds like I'm on a loser anyway because of that embedded ROM.

Hello,

This is the model number PWB 2060-701494-001 REV A
The only other numbers on there are 2B94V-0 and E222034

Embedded rom = no user solution even with good 'skill'... I have a solution, but most probably your data is not worth a standard dr price for this drive/problem.

BlackST, can you continue this? I have same problem as above. There is pictures on my drive i desperately want/need. I am a dummy who didnt back them up
ANY help would be awesome!
Dave

You have to refer to the nearest professional.

Where are you located ?

New Jersey, United States. Thanks for your quick response on this too.

I'll PM you later (just let me contact some people).

Thank you