Storage Solutions How to repair Dead HDD

[kazstar101]

I have couple dead HDD which doesn't spin, would replacing the pcb would fix them?

 

[nRiTeCh]

Depends what death they died.
Elaborate.
Age/brand/capacity etc.

 

[kazstar101]

Seagate barracuda 2tb, and 1tb . They used to work but in older system but they were collecting dust in shelf for few years.

 

[alluajax]

Seagate barracuda 2tb, and 1tb . They used to work but in older system but they were collecting dust in shelf for few years.

check if sata ports have accumulated dust or simply rusted away

 

[kazstar101]

check if sata ports have accumulated dust or simply rusted away

no dust

 

[guest_999]

no dust

If the internal mechanical system has died then forget about repairing. If only pcb has malfunctioned then you will still need replacement pcb from exact same model drives from elsewhere. You will also need specialized software & tools which you are most likely haven't even heard about till now. Start from here & if you still think you have some small chance then continue there:

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[enthusiast29]

If only pcb has malfunctioned then you will still need replacement pcb from exact same model drives from elsewhere.

Even then firmware chip needs to be swapped between the boards in most cases.