Page 1 of 4

[ 77 posts ]

Go to page1, 2, 3, 4Next

Previous topic | Next topic

Author

Message

Post subject: Need to save a Hard Drive Controller not the HDA

Joined: April 26th, 2015, 15:20
Posts: 36
Location: Murica

This is usually an odd request. I have a failing Hard drive. It has bad sectors but i am still able to backup the partitions/data. The problem is the Controller holds special non retail information like modified model/Serial #. I have yet to dump the rom chip with my Willem to preserve it. My question is i am concerned that buying the same make/model hard drive just for the HDA is safe and wont damage the controller. I also do not know if the information on the rom chip is encrypted or not so until i get another drive i cant safely test doing a rom chip swap/clone.
I do have another HDA with the same storage space and would match up to the original controller i am trying to preserve, but again i am concerned if there is any possibility that the HDA could damage the controller?
If any experts could shed some light i would very much appreciate it. Thank you.

Top

Hddss.bin File For 250gb Drive