[The Solution for Seagate 7200.11 HDDs]

solved!

Hi,

I have some problems to enter the command mode...

I have a FTDI TTL-232R 3V3 Adapter and when I power on my drive, I can see the CC error -> cabling correct.

But when I use a paper card trick and power on the pcb by connecting the sata connector, I can't enter CTRL+Z.

For testing I have "local echo" enabled. When I enter a "b", I can see the "b". But when I try to enter CTRL+Z, I got a symbol which looks like a down arrow.

I use Hyperterminal 38400, 8 databits, parity none, stop bits 1, no flowcontrol.

Have you any idea?

edit: ok, problem is solved. I got the prompt after connecting gnd from usb to pcb.

Now I have done this:

F3 T>/2 (enter)

F3 2>Z (enter)

< pull off the paper card >

F3 2>U (enter)

Spin up

F3 2>/1 (enter)

F3 1>N1 (enter)

F3 1>/T (enter)

F3 T>i4,1,22 (enter)

PowerOff

PowerOn

And then there is no prompt anymore. I can't enter any commands. When I used the paper card trick again, I got the prompt...

What I have to do?!

solved: I haven't power off my drive... I have entered all command (post #513) and it works!