Showing posts with label Firmware. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Firmware. Show all posts

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Seagate 1TB BSY absurdity fix 7200.11 Firmware SD15 ST31000340AS

Seagate's estimate of repair for my drive = $1000 This fix will only cost you your time + materials. Alternatively, you can send it to me for repair. Please PM me for further instructions. It is a flat rate of $50 per drive + the cost of US Domestic shipping back and forth (Fedex 2Day is preferred.) READ THIS FIRST before posting a question that may have already been answered. Thanks! All comments need my approval DO NOT repost if it doesn't seem to go through. This is a tutorial to restore Seagate hard drives with BSY error (unrecognized in BIOs) and LBA=0 to normal function. This DOES NOT format your drive. All files will be accessible. Donations are very much appreciated as I am voluntarily technical support on here, at the same time busy attending college and tutoring. Any amount is a blessing! www.paypal.com Many thank yous to those who donate! Your support encourages aspiring freelance pc techs like me to test out solutions, create the videos and share them with the world. ******************MATERIALS******************* You will need a Windows 32 bit OS, (XP, Vista, or 7 OS) to be compatible with the drivers I've linked below. 64 bit systems will NOT work with them. *CA-42 cable $3.39USD - I got mine on eBay but the guy I bought it from is now making a killing off my link so I suggest doing a search on there for a cheap one. *RS232 Female Crimp pins (pack of 25 for $1.49USD+tax) from Frys (in-store) Or packs of 100 online: 09a18921.urlpulse.net Also try eBay. This is ...