Just wanted to say thanks to all, who compiled this information here.
I have successfully recovered my Seagate 7200.11 500GB from BSY-state following the steps of Gradius2's direct guide and using the Schmartboard+Jumper-Cable suggestion of fatlip, so I didn't have to solder anything (never done that *cough*).
Just one thing, maybe I've missed it here, because there are so many replies, but you MUST NOT press Ctrl+Z after removing the plastic/paper card (and thus reconnecting the PCB board contacts). You only have to press Crtl+Z at the beginning and after the 10 second ON/OFF of the HDD.
Thanks again, saved all my data with a very nice do-it-yourself internet guide (even though the pictures at the direct guide don't seem to work, even after log in)
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 Troubles
in Hard Drive and Removable Media
Posted · Edited by buddertoast
Hello!
Just wanted to say thanks to all, who compiled this information here.
I have successfully recovered my Seagate 7200.11 500GB from BSY-state following the steps of Gradius2's direct guide and using the Schmartboard+Jumper-Cable suggestion of fatlip, so I didn't have to solder anything (never done that *cough*).
Just one thing, maybe I've missed it here, because there are so many replies, but you MUST NOT press Ctrl+Z after removing the plastic/paper card (and thus reconnecting the PCB board contacts). You only have to press Crtl+Z at the beginning and after the 10 second ON/OFF of the HDD.
Thanks again, saved all my data with a very nice do-it-yourself internet guide
(even though the pictures at the direct guide don't seem to work, even after log in)