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This is an image based tutorial that will show step by step on how to fix bricked Seagate hard
disk (model ST3500320AS). This model ST3500320AS is a 500GB hard disk but it has known busy bug or
BSY error. If the hard disk is hit by this bug, its size will be detected 0 bytes by BIOS. Disclaimer:
webfoobar assumes no responsibility for any data loss executing the following tutorial steps (use
at your own risk).
Requirements:
1. 1 piece USB to UART connectivity bridge (this tutorial uses Nokia CA42 cable) with driver
2. 5 pieces wafer connector
3. 1 piece 2 x AA battery holder
4. 2 pieces AA battery
5. VOM or Multitester
6. COM port terminal software (this tutorial uses PuTTY)
Cable Construction Steps:
Cut the cable into two. We only need the part with USB plug. Therefore, it is logical to cut the wire with
USB plug more longer. We will use the other half of the cable in identifying its pinouts in the next step.
The cable's wire color may vary in different manufacturer so identify the pinouts of your cable using VOM.
I have identified mine as (be sure to add label on each wire):
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Connect the wafer connector at the tip of the cable's wires (the one with USB):
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Remember the position of the PCB on the hard disk and where the screws are connected:
Disassembled hard disk
Put an insulation (something like thick paper or calling card) between the PCB and the connector of the
hard disk:
New window will appear at the back and click that window:
Driver installation 4
Click "Finish" button
Message should appear at your taskbar that the driver has been installed:
Driver installation 6
It is important to identify the port number of your installed USB to UART connectivity bridge. Open your
"Control Panel" and double click "System":
Driver Installation 7
A window will popup. Click "Device Manager":
Driver installation 8
Click "Modems":
Driver installation 9
Double click "Nokia CA-42 USB Modem":
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arpeggio
Mon, 07/13/2015 - 07:07
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Cable pinouts
The 3.3 battery's positive terminal is connected on pin 2 and the negative terminal on pin 6 (please see
illustration bellow):
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helpful
thank alot
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adding battery
Hi,
How did you add battery?
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arpeggio
Mon, 11/16/2015 - 08:59
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Hi,
To add the battery:
1. Cut the cable into two (we only need the part with USB plug).
2. Use the other half of the cable with CA42 plug to identify its pinouts using VOM because cable's wire
color may vary in different manufacturer. I have identified mine as:
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arpeggio
Wed, 12/02/2015 - 06:35
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Model ST3500320AS
The steps were only tested in model ST3500320AS harddisk. Anyway, you may try the procedures at
your own risk.
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Hi, I have a drive 7200.11 that failed when updating the firmware. Could I use this method to fix it?
Thanks, Hernan
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arpeggio
Sun, 09/18/2016 - 07:51
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Hi, the instructions presented above is for fixing busy bug or BSY error of Seagate hard disk. Anyway, if
your hard disk is already unusable, you can always try but at your own risk (expect the worst: you might
break your hard disk more). Good luck.
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When typing, m0,2,2,0,0,0,0,22 the prompt says format user partition: Is this erasing data??
Will this tutorial wipe the drive of all it's data?
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arpeggio
Fri, 09/30/2016 - 15:23
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My colleague claimed he was able to retrieve data in his hard disk. But in my case, the data were gone.
Anyway, the data on my hard disk doesn't matter to me, I care only of fixing the hard disk. Follow the
tutorial at your own risk.
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admin
Fri, 04/21/2017 - 19:13
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The any USB cable that has UART connectivity bridge circuit in it. Thanks.
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You can also use a Prolific PL2303 USB to Serial (TTL) Module/Adapter and some jumpers. Lots easier than
the old Nokia cable.
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