---------- Introduction --------------- There are two common errors on Seagate 7200.11 HDDs (caused by bugs on firmware): - 0 LBA error: it happens when your BIOS can recognize your HDD at POST moment, but as an 0MB drive. - BSY error: it happens when your HDD enter on a halt state, or BuSY state. In this condition, your HDD will not be recognized by BIOS at POST moment. This is a small guide to recuse your Hard Disc Drive from the dreaded Seagate BSY error state (Busy). The guide will not erase any data from your HDD but will restore the drive state to default. ------- Materials ------------ The stuff you will need: The Nokia CA-42 cable that i used (black version with 5 wires) www.lps-belfast.co.uk The drivers for the usb to serial device (not for 64 bit Windows OS) 25336b14.thesefiles.com A utility knife Wire stripper cutter Insulators like shrink tubes or electrical tape Connector pins or D-Sub Female Crimp Pins www.marvic.com The broken Drive with BSY error (I'm using a 1TB Seagate barracuda) A computer with Hyperterminal (I used windows XP) -------- The Procedure --------------- Step:1 Remove the PCB (circuit board on the drive), take note of where the PCB makes contact with the actual hard drive. Leave the motor contacts connected, and put something like a business card or piece of thick paper between PCB and hard drive where the other connector is. Replace all the screws you can, and snug down at lease a couple of them furthest away from where the business card is ...
Monday, December 17, 2012
Seagate BSY Error FIX with a black Nokia CA-42 clone cable (DKU-5-B)
Seagate BSY Error FIX with a black Nokia CA-42 clone cable (DKU-5-B) Video Clips. Duration : 3.57 Mins.
---------- Introduction --------------- There are two common errors on Seagate 7200.11 HDDs (caused by bugs on firmware): - 0 LBA error: it happens when your BIOS can recognize your HDD at POST moment, but as an 0MB drive. - BSY error: it happens when your HDD enter on a halt state, or BuSY state. In this condition, your HDD will not be recognized by BIOS at POST moment. This is a small guide to recuse your Hard Disc Drive from the dreaded Seagate BSY error state (Busy). The guide will not erase any data from your HDD but will restore the drive state to default. ------- Materials ------------ The stuff you will need: The Nokia CA-42 cable that i used (black version with 5 wires) www.lps-belfast.co.uk The drivers for the usb to serial device (not for 64 bit Windows OS) 25336b14.thesefiles.com A utility knife Wire stripper cutter Insulators like shrink tubes or electrical tape Connector pins or D-Sub Female Crimp Pins www.marvic.com The broken Drive with BSY error (I'm using a 1TB Seagate barracuda) A computer with Hyperterminal (I used windows XP) -------- The Procedure --------------- Step:1 Remove the PCB (circuit board on the drive), take note of where the PCB makes contact with the actual hard drive. Leave the motor contacts connected, and put something like a business card or piece of thick paper between PCB and hard drive where the other connector is. Replace all the screws you can, and snug down at lease a couple of them furthest away from where the business card is ...
---------- Introduction --------------- There are two common errors on Seagate 7200.11 HDDs (caused by bugs on firmware): - 0 LBA error: it happens when your BIOS can recognize your HDD at POST moment, but as an 0MB drive. - BSY error: it happens when your HDD enter on a halt state, or BuSY state. In this condition, your HDD will not be recognized by BIOS at POST moment. This is a small guide to recuse your Hard Disc Drive from the dreaded Seagate BSY error state (Busy). The guide will not erase any data from your HDD but will restore the drive state to default. ------- Materials ------------ The stuff you will need: The Nokia CA-42 cable that i used (black version with 5 wires) www.lps-belfast.co.uk The drivers for the usb to serial device (not for 64 bit Windows OS) 25336b14.thesefiles.com A utility knife Wire stripper cutter Insulators like shrink tubes or electrical tape Connector pins or D-Sub Female Crimp Pins www.marvic.com The broken Drive with BSY error (I'm using a 1TB Seagate barracuda) A computer with Hyperterminal (I used windows XP) -------- The Procedure --------------- Step:1 Remove the PCB (circuit board on the drive), take note of where the PCB makes contact with the actual hard drive. Leave the motor contacts connected, and put something like a business card or piece of thick paper between PCB and hard drive where the other connector is. Replace all the screws you can, and snug down at lease a couple of them furthest away from where the business card is ...
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