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    The Solution for Seagate 7200.11 HDDs

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    I don't know "which" clicking, one of the sources I read said it's because the header or whatever it is, is trying to access the platter's firmware and failing, the clicking is each time it tries and failing. I think it's somewhere between 8 - 10 times, I haven't plugged it back in.

    It detects as ST_M13FQBL, with 3.86GB of space. On Windows, it shows as a "Not Initialized" disk.

    It does sound like it spins up, then tries to read the platter firmware, after the clicking, it winds down.

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    The Solution for Seagate 7200.11 HDDs

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    Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be success in mine. When I first plugged it into the SATA Docking station I had, it made no clicks, and detected a new device. But it installed it like a USB Drive, and I couldn't access the data or view the total size of the drive.

    When I turned it off & on, nothing happened after that.

    So then I tried the USB cable method again, and I only got the black arrow in Hyper Terminal, when I put the drive back together and powered it on again, the clicking came back, and it detects as an unknown drive that's not initialized.

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    The Solution for Seagate 7200.11 HDDs

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    Posted · Edited by Confused07

    Okay, I've contacted OnePCBSolution.com, see if they can help. Hopefully I can buy a replacement board from them (exact match) and mail them my current one so they can do the donor transfer.

    EDIT:

    Here's the reply from OnePCBSolution:


    I think if the drive can be detected, it should at least give you a prompt in hyperterminal. I’m not confident replacing the board will make any difference, but we can provide a board for you if you want to give it a shot.

    For this board, we need you to ship the dead board to us first, and then we have to clone the firmware from your board onto a new board. The reason is that the firmware of every single board of this model holds some drive specific data, and this unique data has to be copied over to ensure compatibility. The total cost including the board and firmware transfer is $49.99.

    Alternatively, if you do not want to mail the dead circuit board to us, we can provide you with instructions on how to transfer the firmware yourself. This involves soldering and de-soldering an 8-pinned ROM chip (SO8).

    If you would like to proceed, just let me know which option you would prefer.



    Will give it a shot, beats the last resort if it works out.
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    The Solution for Seagate 7200.11 HDDs

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    Posted · Edited by Confused07

    Connecting the RX to TX cables directly, it did loop back the messages on the Putty screen. I was able to see what I was typing.

    When plugged correctly to the drive, a lot of times nothing happens. Sometimes on Hyper Terminal I can see what I'm typing, and if I press CTRL + Z, I would get a black arrow.

    Does this mean the issue is with the PCB?

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    The Solution for Seagate 7200.11 HDDs

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    Sure :), and since it's like almost 5 (five) years that on nearly each §@ç#ing page of this thread (including this #182 one) there is a post mentioning the Read-me-first and/or the FGA's (often by yours truly ;)) I am pretty sure that some (out of the many) actually read them before posting the same questions already asked :whistle: and possibly this partially explains why I seem grumpier :w00t: than what I normally am :ph34r:.

    I didn't actually read all 182 pages, the pages that I did read, gotta tell you, never saw one warning. But even so, I found this thread/forum after I already tried the PCB solution.

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    The Solution for Seagate 7200.11 HDDs

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    Which nicely confirms :yes: that you completely failed to READ the info available BEFORE doing crazy (or random) or BOTH :w00t: attempts, you know, like this sticky here:

    http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/150215-dont-even-think-of-swapping-pcbs-on-720011/

    or the FGA's:

    http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/147532-fga-for-the-seagate-720011-drives/

    *Sigh* Unfortunately. I came across this thread & this forum by googling the problem I was directed to about half way through this thread. I didn't venture out beyond that. I only made an account and began posting after I already done testing. Other google results suggested trying to switch the PCB, so that's what I did.

    I'm sure many others experiencing the HD faults are discovering this place just the same. They're landing in the middle of this thread.

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    The Solution for Seagate 7200.11 HDDs

    in Hard Drive and Removable Media

    Posted · Edited by Confused07

    I aimed at the right pins at first but when it didn't work I thought they could've been wrong, and read elsewhere that I'd have to trial & error.

    I already tried a board swapped, I have multiple of these units. Which BTW, are being replaced by Western Digitals now. But I really need the data off this one :(

    I'll try the loopback test and will report how that goes.

    EDIT:

    I'm a little confused by the loop back. I have the wires connected to these pins, so does the RX & TX just need to be touching each other? Should the ground be plugged in?

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    The Solution for Seagate 7200.11 HDDs

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    Hi,
    I need some help please. I have a ST31500341AS, Barracuda 7200.11, Firmware: CC1H

    I went through all the steps, I've actually done this before succesfully to recover from a Seagate 1TB, unfortunately it's not working out the same this time around.

    On either Hyper Terminal or Putty, CTRL+Z doesn't seem to do anything. I've tried it with caps lock on & off.

    I've tried every pin combination as well.

    Someone please help :(

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