Re: Hard drive circuit board - Sata II

David D <netrate@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in news:1179959848.224036.301190
@a35g2000prd.googlegroups.com:

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As far as the search, I have found this on Ebay:

PN:9BJ13E-305
Firmwave:3.AAE

BUT I just don't want to spend $100.00 to find out that the wrong
firmware doesn't work and then have to spend more money to get the
another drive with the exact firmware etc anyways...

And in the computer stores - they have the 3.AAK and the 3.AAE model
as well. Now, someone told me it has to be the EXACT same firmware
etc, but I am not sure anymore. I have seen 200 gig and 80 gig
Seagates with the 3.AAC firmware, but I don't know want to take a
chance and buy it for nothing.(I wish I was made of money)

I am trying Seagate now, but they said, and get this 'any physical
damage to the drive is not under warranty' - isn't that a kicker?


Thanks for the update David.

They aren't just referring to any damage you might do by swapping the
cards. Internal damage done if the drive receives an excessive G-force
will also void the warranty. I can understand their policy in regards to
physical damage.

You could always take the drive to a local computer/electronics repair
shop and let them do the swap. Just don't drop it on the way ;-) and put
the drive in an electrostatic bag before transport. It is a small
investment to insure yourself against damage done to the controller card
through mishandling or ESD damage on your part. Find one that has an ESD
safe workbench and handling procedures.

Of course you would have to make two trips to the shop if you want to put
the card back into the new drive after retrieving the data, but maybe you
could get a volume discount? :-)

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