 can I replace the pc board on my failed hdd?, circuit board has a burned chip, hdd has important data |
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 Jan 6 2009, 06:42 PM
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So I've possibly learned my lesson. Beyond that, is there any way to recover the drive? If I can find exactly the same drive but one that works, can I swap boards? key question -> Has anyone done this before? |
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Jan 6 2009, 08:10 PM
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Remove the drive and install it as a slave in a working machine.
This should allow you to access and copy the files off the slave. (provided it was not damaged) You can replace the MotherBoard, but if it is not the same as the current board it is not likely to boot because Windows on that drive is configured for the old board. Chipset drivers, USB support, and video being the main culprits. -------------------- |
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Jan 6 2009, 09:15 PM
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I've seen circuit boards advertiswed on EBay.
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Jan 6 2009, 09:43 PM
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 Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 22,937 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618 |
If you are talking about the circuit board on the hard drive, I've done it once where it worked.
It has to be the EXACT same make and model to a T. Close don't count There are no guarantees This post has been edited by garmanma: Jan 6 2009, 09:44 PM -------------------- Mark
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Jan 7 2009, 09:16 PM
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 Still visually handicapped, new avatar (a camel) :0) Group: BC Advisor Posts: 16,689 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Southeastern CT, USA Member No.: 35,824 |
I went through this several years ago with an 80 gB W-D drive. Finding the exact same revision for the PCB is durned near impossible (I never did). And, since most people selling them have no idea of the revision number of the PCB in the drive - you'll end up spending a lot on speculation.
I'd suggest a professional data recovery service to get the stuff back. It's gonna be expensive, but most places will give you a ballpark figure after seeing the drive. -------------------- - John
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