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...
March 21, 2011 6:57 AM / 1 comment
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. ...
March 3, 2011 8:36 AM / no comments
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...
February 24, 2011 3:23 AM / no comments
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...
February 11, 2011 7:47 AM / no comments
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...
January 30, 2011 7:41 AM / no comments
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...
January 30, 2011 7:27 AM / no comments
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...
January 29, 2011 5:21 AM / 1 comment
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...
January 27, 2011 5:23 AM / no comments
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...
January 26, 2011 4:47 AM / no comments
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...
January 26, 2011 2:46 AM / no comments