Barracuda XT, Barracuda, Barracuda Green, DiamondMax and other desktop SATA and IDE drives

[kpoman]

So I'm trying to help a friend out and I believe his drive is toast.  It is completely undetectable in the BIOS and it actually beeps every time the computer posts.  Usually several long consecutive beeps that eventually fade away.  I’ve tried using the Seagate software to diagnose the drive but since the BIOS would not detect it, the software didn’t either.  I’m certain the jumper setting are correct.  All he wants are his photos and docs.  Is there ANY way to pull data off this drive without sending it off to a recovery?  Thanks in advance for your help.

Model # ST340810A

Serial # [Edited: Removed personal information per the community rules and regulations.]

Capacity - 40 gigs

IDE

[VeganFanatic]

Looks like its time for a new machine. IDE went out ages ago.

[kpoman]

Yes, he will be upgrading to ATA, however, he still needs his data.  Help, anyone?  Thanks.

[Cantbecanit]

I'd re-seat everything first and check the ide ribbon, then remove the MB battery for 30 seconds, if it still beeps then it's dead, only help then is $700 in a lab.

[kpoman]

I actually hooked it up as a slave in another computer and it did the same thing...just beeped.  Thanks for the advice!

[Cantbecanit]

If it's bleeping it's 99% certainly dead, it's got to be well past it's shelf life now anyway, circa 2002?

[VeganFanatic]

If the BIOS cannot see the disk then it has failed.

Makes the case again, where is the backup?

[myforum]

It is still possibly fixable if you could isolate what exactly the problem is.

Follow this link to set up your drive correctly:

http://www.seagate.com/staticfiles/support/disc/iguides/ata/u6ig100129587b.pdf

1) Is the motor still spinning? You can feel it when powering up. If NO, you can go to my thread titled "FreeAgent Desk recognized as Initio Default Controller":

http://forums.seagate.com/t5/FreeAgent-Products/Fr​eeAgent-Desk-recognized-as-Initio-Default-Control...

to review my detailed comments to see if it could be of any help.

2) Is the control/logic board attached to your drive fried? If YES, just focus on the control/logic board.

Within this forum, enter the key word "diode" and/or "dead" in the "Search" box, you might find some DIY suggestions that hopefully match your drive problem. 

Also, follow this link:

http://www.pcrecoverylab.com/index.php?option=com_​virtuemart&Itemid=80&category_id=36&page=shop.bro...

to learn more about the replacement control/logic board before you decide to buy.

Be advised that each PCB (control/logic board) was specifically calibrated to a specific hard drive. You would need to provide required info. of your bad PCB and hopefully, they would be able to transfer the "firmware" from your bad PCB to the new one for you.

Good Luck!

[myforum]

It is still possibly fixable if you could isolate what exactly the problem is.

Follow this link to set up your drive correctly:

http://www.seagate.com/staticfiles/support/disc/iguides/ata/u6ig100129587b.pdf

1) Is the motor still spinning? You can feel it when powering up. If NO, you can go to my thread titled "FreeAgent Desk recognized as Initio Default Controller":

http://forums.seagate.com/t5/FreeAgent-Products/Fr​eeAgent-Desk-recognized-as-Initio-Default-Control...

to review my detailed comments to see if it could be of any help.

2) Is the control/logic board attached to your drive fried? If YES, just focus on the control/logic board.

Within this forum, enter the key word "diode" and/or "dead" in the "Search" box, you might find some DIY suggestions that hopefully match your drive problem. 

Also, follow this link:

http://www.pcrecoverylab.com/index.php?option=com_​virtuemart&Itemid=80&category_id=36&page=shop.bro...

to learn more about the replacement control/logic board before you decide to buy.

Be advised that each PCB (control/logic board) was specifically calibrated to a specific hard drive. You would need to provide required info. of your bad PCB and hopefully, they would be able to transfer the "firmware" from your bad PCB to the new one for you.

Good Luck!

[VeganFanatic]

I have the 20GB version of that disk, U series

so I could attempt to recover your files