Hard Drive Head Replacement Tools for 50 Cents

[casimiropalmar2008]

Excelent Video, you posted that video with 4 and 8 heads?, I have one Wd800BB, I need change heads, thanks

[RalphyRockyMora]

Where can I purchase parts for a hard drive? Like a hard disk head or logic board?

[nellj1980]

Quick question. If my hard drive already has the parking spacer in place (1TB Hitachi, multi-platter) do I still to utilize a tool such as this, or could I make sure the heads are parked in the spacer and remove the heads and spacer as one?

[lupoldta81]

I have a seagate momentus with a bad head. I have a lot of files on the platters and would really like to get it working. I would like to recover my data. If you can help feel free to contact me

trevor dot lupold at gmail dot com

[Incubus1904]

my hard drive spins but windows, linux or anything reads it at all

is this the problem?

[ScottPearce1976]

Is it OK if the tool touches the platters?

[elaleyo]

what if my disc has a scratch and the head point is in between the wheel and the scratch?, do you you think I can repair it by changing the head? I already have another HHD of the same model, is a Maxtor diamondmax, please help, any suggestions?

[eloid777]

ok i have seagate montentous 2.5 drive 500g drive 2 plater I made a head replacement tool and was super careful replaceing the new head, very smooth install used the spacer didnd hit anything, when i put all back together the drive spins up but still clicks still with orginal electronic brd , pc does see the drive.

when I swap out the electronic brd, unit spins up click once then move the centre of disk an beeps what have i done wrong?, please help! superfly

[eloid777]

@eloid777 the i tried a spare brd with same firmware same model number etc

the unit spins up head moves in1/4 inch in and then beeps? or squeals?

the head just floats in the one spot no clicking noise, just beep, beeep, beeeeep, beeeeeep, beeeeeep and

pauses and repeats 4-5 time and stop beeeping, i have the drive hookup visa usb sata cable with power cable

[eloid777]

@eloid777 if didnt know better there where beep codes .. but from harddrive? the motor does spin up

[mdjk45fc]

I haved mixed success thus far using this method, on a trial run I successfully removed a head unit, put it back and could still read the drive. On the real drive (not working) I tried swapping the head unit with that from a working donor drive but disaster struck when the head s banged together, obviously when put together it did not work, I am going to try again. I would like to know that if this again fails would a datarecovery company be able to extract my data when it is in this state.

[TheFutureLooksGrimm]

Maybe I missed it but why do you even need this tool? I don't think you ever said why you even need to insert that between the heads. Why not just push it back in?

[SuperFlyFlippingA]

@TheFutureLooksGrimm Well the problem is that you will damage the heads. The heads sit on each side of the platter and if you shove it back in you will rip the heads off and do damage to the platters. This is really meant to be viewed with all the other videos i have as it addresses a previous problem and if you watch the other videos I have you will understand data recovery much better.

[Cwisie]

So what happens if the heads touch?

[SuperFlyFlippingA]

@Cwisie If the heads touch you can damage them, however just because they did touch does not mean you did damage them. This is really for the best chance at preservation.

[Yoshi17th]

Just wonder why you did not shoot the video from the other side, so that your hands would not be blocking the view?

[SuperFlyFlippingA]

@Yoshi17th The camera was from outside the cleanroom. But you make a good point, I really do need to shoot from the otherside or device some way of putting the camera in the cleanroom for the shot. This was a real client drive, but if I were just to show this on a regular drive i could do it outside the clean room.

[Yoshi17th]

@SuperFlyFlippingA

By the way, sorry my dad must have used my account to post those messages!

[macron74]

I have a question. Is this process good for a 880Gb 2.5 drive? I am assuming the 2.5 drive has multiple disk on it.

My drive was making a faint beep sound, then i drop it and now it make a click sound every 2 or 3 seconds

[SuperFlyFlippingA]

@macron74 Yes it will work if you are careful and do the alignment correctly. However, you may need to practice on other drives to get it down so you can do it on a real drive, it generally takes about 5 times before you can get it right on a real drive. Practice. Also you can use a Caliper on the drive before you disassemble it and take measurements so you can reassemble correctly.

[ziggo0730]

I'm going to be attempting this on a 2.5" drive here in a few days...slightly nervous.

[Dell768]

I JUST WOULD LIKE TO SAY TO YOU THANK YOU FOR A VERY CLEAR VIDEO THIS HAS HELP ME ALOT THANK YOU AGAIN

[GameLevelEditor]

I have a WD20ears 00S8B1 and read this after several searches. I considered a platter swap but found this specific info.

The drive spins up, and and the heads start clicking with a constant or intermittent sound while unsuccessfully trying to locate firmware zone: , , , . Usually this is a sign of damaged or crashed heads and it means the drive needs to be opened in a class 100 clean room environment in order to replace head stack assembly. I like this video!

[hvactech77]

you took the time to record this, you'd think that you would make sure your hands weren't in the way...

[SuperFlyFlippingA]

@hvactech77 The camera was from outside the cleanroom. But you make a good point, I really do need to shoot from the otherside or device some way of putting the camera in the cleanroom for the shot. This was a real client drive, but if I were just to show this on a regular drive i could do it outside the clean room.

[rayray5340]

great video. i am dealing with HHD problems now. just wish i had the tech knowledge to perform this technique.

[bluewards]

hi! i've got a question: you used a small piece of overhead projector plastic/tranparency to seperate the top head. why is that so? why did you not use the same tool?

thx!

[SuperFlyFlippingA]

@bluewards I could use the same tool except i would have to push down on it since it needs pressure to hold the head down. Plus it was easier for the camera with the plastic.

[Goth47]

My hard drive makes this strange spinning noise when i boot up my pc (sounds like a DVD starting to spin) then it clicks 2-3 times and works fine.I havent had any slowdowns or freezes.Should i be concerned?

[pvttrevor]

Great video, Many Thanks!

[tnkj1974]

Great! Even though it is challenging, I was encourged by this instruction!

[3v01167]

Do you put the head over the platter or beside it?

[starbase121]

Hi! Great video! What type of screw driver are you using?

[alicextreme1981]

pretty cool

[mafiozoi]

Hello there, I have some questions. I have a hard drive and I need to swap heads.

(1) where I can find hard drive parts to match my disk drive model?

(2) do I need a Clean room?

Thanks

[rambo2012]

I want to see how you manage it with 3 tools! No way!

[danpunk003]

Hello,

Can you please tell me what's the need to make a tool and then to remove it without using it? Also is it dangerous if dusk get on the plate and noit wearing any gloves?

[matkilau1000]

Good lesson

[ever5under]

Question- why do people leave the platter in place and transplant heads, rather than removing the platter and transplanting the platter. Is the platter somehow synced to the position of the motor? I am trying to fix a drive where the heads click, but the platter doesn't spin up at all... I'd guess the heads aren't the MAIN fault here...

[0BADJINGAN0]

nice tricks, i'll follow that...:)

[eloid777]

you can replace the plater witha piston comprssion tool for 5-10 bucks just clean the tool

[alwaltonjr]

hi and good day to you. i have an iomega 500 gig external usb drive in which i fell on while it was in my back pack. it was making a start and stop sound. what should i do because im a mr. fix it type of guy and i just got back from purchasing a torx wrench set?

[Killoggs]

Great explanations, great idea, but the position of your hand obliterates any real demonstration of this technique.

[poohenya]

This can be made with a couple of nipples? 1:42

[samusaran115]

Hi. I was trying to fix my hard Drive tonight, and one of the heads came off (it's a little black thing with a "Y" shaped pattern on it.). How could I possibly fix this? Can I glue it, or should I solder it on? Any help would be appreciated!

[IMCOnAir]

have a crash a Hitachi Deskstar 500 GB. It was no more able to get access to the datas. Only hear a clicking sound, as if a motor wants start again and again. The shop I bought it only told me I must order a professoinal company, it would cost less 800 EUR for recovery. Now I am here at YT to check whats possible on my own. QUESTION: These service companies use a "clean room technology". I see @ YT many videos people open the HD without that. Is there any risk without having such a clean room?

[Punjabiamrat]

yes you must buy another one because if you try to open your harddrive you can broke the thin disc and then your harddrive will destroyed...

[madbab00n]

@Punjabiamrat lol no the disk gets "dust" and other particals on it which makes it unreadabe and it crashes

[djdanny900]

my 1.5tb segate stop working i think i have to do this but sure i have to buy another 1.5 TB HDD?

[wasimsarfraz]

if any one want to repair hard drive pc laptop server contact me wasim_sarfraz@hotmail

[hateyourbauman]

i need a new head for my western digital 500 gb. does anybody know of an independent person that can do it at home.. i was recording my new album into my hard drive and then it crashed. can anybody help me for cheap.

[InfiniteBoXX]

so you are telling me that that platter is not already useless as i don't really see an air-tight cover on top of it.... hmmm.... interesting...

[hateyourbauman]

i need a new head for my western digital 500 gb. does anybody know of an independent person that can do it at home.. i was recording my new album into my hard drive and then it crashed. can anybody help me for cheap.

[SirFrag32]

As long as your careful, its fine to open it.

[attilatody]

Thanks

[ATLien174]

Where can I get a hard drive pcb replaced or repaired, here in Atlanta?

Thanks.

[mouseTheComic]

This world would a very cool place if we had more vaoto's like this! I can't believe they want 600.00 dollars for that work station.

[willfo812]

I'm looking for replacement parts for a Western Digital MDL# WD5000C032.  Can I purchase parts directly through WD?

[snakeyesnakeye]

where can i find online replacement parts? thank you in advance..

[12cu294xxx]

out of everything its Sudafed ROFL

[DuramaxDonovan]

Gloves might be a good idea :)

[zyphlar]

Maybe so, but as long as there's no skin flakes on the platters you'll probably be fine. Don't lean your head over the platters.

[2dfx]

Without a clean room this procedure is useless

[cjmillsnun]

I suggest you watch this guys other videos. ;)

[soldersucker]

WRONG. You DONT need a clean room. The drive will work perfectly once repaired for more than long enough to remove all your data.

[10blood]

@soldersucker You need a clean room. Read up on your information noob.

[GameLevelEditor]

@soldersucker I believe this statement fully. I think the standards other resources set are overly retentive. Its even more important just to simply be careful and do the procedure in ordinance then calibrated correctly. I haven't even done one!

[Brute4Force]

@soldersucker So what you're saying, if just one "dust hair" cross the head while HD working, it won't happen anything?? (You DONT need a clean room.) I purchased same HD that I dropped from desk, and I'm confidente in replacement thankfully for this video, but i still worried about dust and if i touch plater accedentely.. advice/comment pls. (ST3500418AS)

[DefconComputers]

Clean rooms are just a bunch of marketing hype. They are only needed if your building a drive, or re certifying a drive.

[Blaster7492]

euuhm no

[hellafyno]

All I see is the back of your hand most of the time.

[observer75]

I would like you to do a head swap on my WD 150g Raptor for absolutely free. How does that sound?

[SuperFlyFlippingA]

Sounds like you should try it yourself :)

[observer75]

I did yesterday and I failed. :(

[abitpotty]

Very useful but, could'nt see the important bits.

[sherri419]

Anyone repair Hard Drives cheap?

I just want to recover some video I recorded off of TV (it's not really worth spending much more than $100 to $150).

[TonyTech7]

Isn't easier on a single platter drive to move the platter rather then the head ?

[sxcg]

isn't the head or platter get damaged from contacting each other while you rotate the platter?

[SuperFlyFlippingA]

There is some protection from the film/lubercation on the platters but yes if you are not careful and turn the platters you will chance ruining heads. It is not to bad though.

[morizky]

Heh! I love how you link to thenook on your site!

Thanks for all the great info.

[oibl88]

men wat can i do? i think my hd is sufferinf a head crash, should i open it? how can i know watz the peoblem?

[anmpir]

Hi there, GREAT video!

I was just wondering, my hard drive seems to have gotten a bit louder after popping it in to a USB encasing after a few hours of use. Am i just crazy or does this mean its failing?

The sound is sort of a Krr-kr-kr-kr-kr-kr very quick little krs.

Help!

[SuperFlyFlippingA]

I am betting it is a 1 terabyte or 500 gig? Yes, they make some unusual sound, but trust me when I say you need to back it up. No not trust a 500 gig or a 1 terabyte drive with your data without a second copy somewhere else. Trust me and back it up!

[anmpir]

@SuperFlyFlippingA thank you for the wise advice!

[mrMikeHawk100]

@anmpir Mine makes a CLICK CLICK scratch noise!

What The FREAKAZOID?????

[drunky213]

thanks you for all the help u been givin us

[SuperFlyFlippingA]

No problem. Glad to do it.

[latinodancer15]

What about multi-platter hard drives?  Would this technique work as well?

[SuperFlyFlippingA]

Yes this works with MultiPlatters just as well. I will post a video of that soon with 4 platters and 8 heads. Works great.

[casimiropalmar2008]

@SuperFlyFlippingA , Excelent Video, you posted that video with 4 and 8 platters?, I have one Wd800BB, I need change heads, thanks

[GothicHorror]

I was shaking my head at this. All hard drive repairs I've seen have been under lab/ sterile conditions, i.e. dust free. Youre exposing those platters and heads to all sorts of debris/ dust etc. If your going to do this, get ready and strip that data off ASAP!!

[SuperFlyFlippingA]

Just so you know, this drive was done in a clean room. However, in class we have done recoveries out in the open, being as careful as we can about contaminates getting on the platters, and we have successfully done recoveries. It is important to do the recovery now. It is not Dust and such that is a problem, it is things like Dead Skin off your hands and such that is the issue. Dust will fly off right away when the platters spin up before the heads unmount. Dead skin does not.

[ddust]

TOtally agree with you. (^_^)

[datahero1]

Relax man, scott is the king of DR, I can't see him showing us dodgy methods.

Might see you at the January Scott for the Atlanta course...flights are really expensive from Australia to the US at the moment though. Good video ;)

[immuki]

erm, he says he did it in a clean room...

[sherri419]

This is great but where do I get a clean room from?

[immuki]

no real idea. They are usually expensive to make, so they are usually owned by companies.

[andjohn2000]

Thank you, Scott!

[intelpentium5]

does it work

[monolofiminimal]

Great information, really appreciate it. Your hand is in the way :P

[yoopti]

great job. nicely done :)