Seagate data recovery

Seagate HDD error codes part 2

47: Missed data sync byte 48: Missed data sync after a split 49: Thermal asperity code 4A: Error didn’t repeat during dynamic sparing mini cert (usually refers to cases of log overflow) 4B: Error log full 4C: Controller stopped without...

 

Seagate HDD error codes part 1

It’s very important to read some hdd error codes when you are using some Seagate hdd repair tools like pc3k or hd doctors within their cmd mode.  If an error is detected, a drive outputs to terminal its code and brief additional information. ...

 

HotSwap obstacles for Seagate Barracuda II and Barracuda 7200.7 drives

HotSwap is a popular method used for data recovery in case of problems with HDD service area. Essentially, it means replacement of a PCB on recipient drive with an initialized PCB from a donor drive. The HotSwap mechanism encounters certain...

 

Barracuda drives’ PCB swap

HDD malfunctions are frequently caused by damage to drive controller board. In order to restore access to user data on the drive, you have to install a functional board from another drive of the same family using an identical firmware version. With...

 

Seagate Identification of parameters for SA objects

When you are going to use PC3k in its command mode to repair Segate hard drives, you need to find the following information useful to indentify the parameters for SA objects. Information in this section is necessary when automatic identification...

 

Self Test in Seagate drives

Self Test in Seagate drives performs adjustment of adaptive drive settings and scans disk surfaces detecting and reassigning revealed defects. It works as a very sophisticated tool because a large part of factory diagnostics and HDD fine-tuning...

 

How to Test Seagate Drives’ Heads for HDD Repair

The following procedure should be used to test the Seagate drives’ heads for HDD repair and you may need to use some professional hdd repair tools or data recovery tools. If a drive hangs at startup, perform the first part: *  Switch...

 

Seagate drive common failures and hdd repair solutions review

Seagate drive common failures and hdd repair solutions review

Seagate HDD repair and data recovery has its own clue to follow and find the best solutions with the right hdd eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return...

 

How To Diagnose Seagate Drives’ Failures For HDD Repair

How To Diagnose Seagate Drives’ Failures For HDD Repair

When we are going to perform HDD repair or data recovery, we need to dignose the hard drives first and find out the failure reasons. For data recovery companies or hdd repair or laptop repair companies, they usually use some professional hdd...

 

Seagate COM and ATA Terminal Modes

Some Seagate drives based on Barracuda architecture can function both in COM and ATA terminal modes. Their list includes U5, Barracuda I – IV. At power-on such drives immediately switch to work via COM port. While running in COM terminal mode...