ATTN : Barracuda 7200.11, Barracuda ES.2 SATA & DiamondMax 22 Owners - Page 8

yaboo · 21st May 2009, 12:08 AM

Just used did the rs232 to ttl fix, and my 500gb is back in business, and all data is moved off the disk, now the worry some part of doing the firmware update on the disk.

What are my odds.

Joseph

GazG · 31st May 2009, 4:20 PM

I've got a 6month-old dead (bricked) ST3750330AS (750Gb, Firmware SD15) here which is on the list on the Seagate website so I presume it has this problem. I'd like to try the fix using the RS232 -> TTL adaptor, but I'd like to know where you guys got yours, which supplier?

Thanks in Advance,

-Gaz.

Predator · 31st May 2009, 5:59 PM

Bought a MAXIM chip and wired it up. Also bought one off ebay.

SithLord · 5th June 2009, 4:35 PM

I'm about to purchase a few harddisks ...

Are there still issues with the current batch of 7200.11s ?

I'm after the ST3320613AS , which is on the list, but that was 6 months ago ...

B4TM4N · 6th June 2009, 9:38 PM

I would go the the 7200.12's
Got two 500Gb today, and there performance seems pretty good. And there thinner then my 250Gb!

jeimuzu · 9th June 2009, 2:15 PM

Hey guys,

I've got 2x 7200.11's @ 1TB ST31000340AS running SD15 firmware.

I'm actually using them on a USB docking bay and was wondering what's the best way to test/flash them? (Current computer I'm using has is IDE as I'm away from home).

My question for the test, will I be able to use the free agent programs or some aftermarket program?

MR RB30 · 9th June 2009, 2:24 PM

You won't be able to flash them via USB, they have to be on a SATA controller to be able to flash them.

jeimuzu · 9th June 2009, 3:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR RB30

You won't be able to flash them via USB, they have to be on a SATA controller to be able to flash them.

Will look into it, cheers

Btw, has anyone tried flashing their hard with current data and not losing it?

MR RB30 · 10th June 2009, 10:14 PM

I flashed around 10 7200.11 disks and data remained intact. I would highly recommend backing up though, just incase something goes wrong.

jeimuzu · 11th June 2009, 9:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR RB30

I flashed around 10 7200.11 disks and data remained intact. I would highly recommend backing up though, just incase something goes wrong.

Cheers buddy

thebranded · 11th June 2009, 10:59 PM

so to clear somethings for me, if i purchase one of the 7200.11's now all i have to do id flash the drive via seagate tools and i'm all good?

Its a permanent fix?

was going to get a 1.5tb ST31500341AS

Dark Orange · 14th June 2009, 7:29 AM

Oh dear. I have the HD out of a 1Tb onetouch external drive unit (model ST31000333AS) that makes awful crunchy noises when trying to access data, as if there was a bit of plastic floating around in there. It will give me a directory listing, but no more. When it eventually gives up, the noises stop and it goes back to spinning quietly.

I am guessing this is a different fault to the one this thread references?

digamma · 16th July 2009, 4:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebranded

so to clear somethings for me, if i purchase one of the 7200.11's now all i have to do id flash the drive via seagate tools and i'm all good?

Its a permanent fix?

was going to get a 1.5tb ST31500341AS

If you buy a new one, you shouldn't need to lash it now as the ones in the shops now should be new stock and not 6 months old stock. But, if you do get an affected drive, then flash away and off you go. That said, I've got a flashed drive that I did back when I first got the updated firmware from seagate. I've just come home and the drive is showing up as RAW in windows. Not happy Jan.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Orange

Oh dear. I have the HD out of a 1Tb onetouch external drive unit (model ST31000333AS) that makes awful crunchy noises when trying to access data, as if there was a bit of plastic floating around in there. It will give me a directory listing, but no more. When it eventually gives up, the noises stop and it goes back to spinning quietly.

I am guessing this is a different fault to the one this thread references?

Different issue. From memory, the issue mainly showed symptoms of no date, a smaller drive size, not showing up at all etc. Crunchy noises is usually a more serious problem with the inner workings of the drive and should be replaced fast-ish. In your case, I hate to say, but if you can't access the files it is already too late, most likely.

Richard_Sheath · 30th July 2009, 10:41 AM

I bought one of these doorstops back in December last year for a file server and it initially worked ok.

The model I bought was a ST3750330AS (750gb) and had the SD15 firmware in it. I didn't want to take the chance so flashed it with the supposed update and it has ran flawless until last Sunday where it just vanished from Device Manager and the drive letter just dropped.

A frantic 5 minutes later and a quick bounce confirmed by the 5 minute bios hang that the device had died, AND WITH THE UPDATED FIRMWARE TOO!!

The warranty checker on Seagate's website shows it as having warranty still until 2013 so must have been a 5 year warranty.

I really need the data off of it and I certainly wont be returning it until I can get it off due to it being the wifeys' business accounts info, so i took the plunge and ordered a 'kit' from eBay (the RS232 to TTL adapter, a serial to usb cable and a Torx6 screwdriver) and I'll attempt the fix myself.

Plenty of info how to do it on the InterWeb so I'll let everyone know how I get on. If I manage to fix it and get off the data, i will prolly ebay it off as I used to be a Seagate fanboi but this has killed off all liking of their products.

Signing off - a WDC convert!!

Rezin · 30th July 2009, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard_Sheath

...due to it being the wifeys' business accounts info...

If I manage to fix it and get off the data, i will prolly ebay it off...

For the price you'd get from eBay (what, ~$70?), is it worth the risk of potentially having someone trying to restore that data?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard_Sheath

Signing off - a WDC convert!!

Agree with you there.

31st May 2009, 4:20 PM	#107
GazG Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: In a cardboard box Posts: 788	RS232 -> TTL Supplier I've got a 6month-old dead (bricked) ST3750330AS (750Gb, Firmware SD15) here which is on the list on the Seagate website so I presume it has this problem. I'd like to try the fix using the RS232 -> TTL adaptor, but I'd like to know where you guys got yours, which supplier? Thanks in Advance, -Gaz. __________________ Shit lives forever.

5th June 2009, 4:35 PM	#109
SithLord Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,086	I'm about to purchase a few harddisks ... Are there still issues with the current batch of 7200.11s ? I'm after the ST3320613AS , which is on the list, but that was 6 months ago ... __________________ Nintendo owners club member #30 I Got White Van-ed club member #2

6th June 2009, 9:38 PM	#110
B4TM4N Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 3128; Vic Posts: 432	I would go the the 7200.12's Got two 500Gb today, and there performance seems pretty good. And there thinner then my 250Gb! __________________ GiantBomb \| Steam

30th July 2009, 10:41 AM	#119
Richard_Sheath Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: West Beach, SA Posts: 13	Damn Seagate I bought one of these doorstops back in December last year for a file server and it initially worked ok. The model I bought was a ST3750330AS (750gb) and had the SD15 firmware in it. I didn't want to take the chance so flashed it with the supposed update and it has ran flawless until last Sunday where it just vanished from Device Manager and the drive letter just dropped. A frantic 5 minutes later and a quick bounce confirmed by the 5 minute bios hang that the device had died, AND WITH THE UPDATED FIRMWARE TOO!! The warranty checker on Seagate's website shows it as having warranty still until 2013 so must have been a 5 year warranty. I really need the data off of it and I certainly wont be returning it until I can get it off due to it being the wifeys' business accounts info, so i took the plunge and ordered a 'kit' from eBay (the RS232 to TTL adapter, a serial to usb cable and a Torx6 screwdriver) and I'll attempt the fix myself. Plenty of info how to do it on the InterWeb so I'll let everyone know how I get on. If I manage to fix it and get off the data, i will prolly ebay it off as I used to be a Seagate fanboi but this has killed off all liking of their products. Signing off - a WDC convert!! __________________ My Gaming Rig: Core i5 2500k @ 4.5, Asus P8Z77-I, 8GB Patriot G2, EVGA GTX660ti , Antec Khuler 920, 1 x Samsung 128gb 830 SSD, 1x WDC 500 scorpio 2.5, Bitfenix Prodigy (Blk), Antec HCG-620 psu, Samsung 2494HS

21st May 2009, 12:08 AM	#106
yaboo Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 137	Just used did the rs232 to ttl fix, and my 500gb is back in business, and all data is moved off the disk, now the worry some part of doing the firmware update on the disk. What are my odds. Joseph

31st May 2009, 5:59 PM	#108
Predator Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,765	Bought a MAXIM chip and wired it up. Also bought one off ebay.

9th June 2009, 2:15 PM	#111
jeimuzu Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 51	Hey guys, I've got 2x 7200.11's @ 1TB ST31000340AS running SD15 firmware. I'm actually using them on a USB docking bay and was wondering what's the best way to test/flash them? (Current computer I'm using has is IDE as I'm away from home). My question for the test, will I be able to use the free agent programs or some aftermarket program?

9th June 2009, 2:24 PM	#112
MR RB30 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hills District, Sydney Posts: 245	You won't be able to flash them via USB, they have to be on a SATA controller to be able to flash them.

10th June 2009, 10:14 PM	#114
MR RB30 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hills District, Sydney Posts: 245	I flashed around 10 7200.11 disks and data remained intact. I would highly recommend backing up though, just incase something goes wrong.

11th June 2009, 10:59 PM	#116
thebranded Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,983	so to clear somethings for me, if i purchase one of the 7200.11's now all i have to do id flash the drive via seagate tools and i'm all good? Its a permanent fix? was going to get a 1.5tb ST31500341AS

14th June 2009, 7:29 AM	#117
Dark Orange Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,057	Oh dear. I have the HD out of a 1Tb onetouch external drive unit (model ST31000333AS) that makes awful crunchy noises when trying to access data, as if there was a bit of plastic floating around in there. It will give me a directory listing, but no more. When it eventually gives up, the noises stop and it goes back to spinning quietly. I am guessing this is a different fault to the one this thread references?