PCB Board 100387575 Rev D for Seagate ST3160812AS HDD

Genuine Seagate HDD Controller Board

This is a genuine PCB board, model 100387575 Rev D, specifically designed for the Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 160 GB hard drive with model number ST3160812AS. It features a SATA connector type and corresponds to PCB marking 100387565. This logic board is crucial for individuals looking to repair their Seagate hard drive or recover valuable data. The HDD P/N associated with this board is 9BD132-033 and firmware 3.ADH, from a drive with date code 07202. Ensure compatibility before considering this component for your repair needs.

Tested and Verified Working Condition

The PCB board is confirmed to be in full working order. It was carefully extracted from a functional Seagate ST3160812AS hard drive that developed bad sectors. Before removal, the hard drive underwent comprehensive diagnostics using Badblocks software while connected to a PC. Although the presence of bad sectors rendered the original drive unreliable for storage, the controller board itself performed flawlessly during these tests, assuring its operational integrity for your data recovery or repair attempt.

Critical Firmware Transfer Advisory

Please be aware that for many modern hard drives, simply swapping the PCB board is not enough to restore functionality. The original firmware, unique to your specific hard drive, must often be transferred from your old, faulty PCB to this replacement board. This firmware contains drive-adaptive parameters essential for the hard drive to operate correctly. Without this transfer, the drive may not be recognized or may fail to spin up, making data access impossible with just a board swap.

Understanding Firmware Location and Transfer

The necessary firmware for your Seagate ST3160812AS typically resides on a ROM or NV-RAM chip on the PCB. This chip needs to be carefully desoldered from your original board and then precisely soldered onto this replacement PCB. In some Seagate drive models, the firmware might be integrated within the Main Controller IC. Identifying the correct chip and performing the transfer requires precision and an understanding of electronic components to avoid damaging the board or the vital firmware chip during the process.

Required Skills and Equipment

Purchasing this PCB board 100387575 Rev D is recommended only if you possess the necessary technical skills and specialized tools for micro-soldering and electronics repair. Tasks like desoldering and soldering small surface-mount chips demand a steady hand, proper soldering equipment (like a hot-air rework station), magnification aids, and experience working with delicate electronic components. Attempting this procedure without the right expertise can lead to permanent damage to the PCB or the firmware chip, complicating recovery efforts.

Professional Firmware Transfer Service

If you lack the experience or tools for the firmware transfer, we offer a professional service to assist you. For an additional fee, our skilled technicians can perform the delicate ROM chip transfer from your old PCB to this new one. This service ensures the firmware is correctly migrated, giving you the best chance of successfully repairing your Seagate ST3160812AS hard drive and recovering your data. Please contact us for more details about this specialized firmware swapping service and associated costs.

What You Will Receive

This listing is exclusively for the PCB board 100387575 Rev D. Any other items shown in the photographs, such as complete hard drives, cables, tools, or other accessories, are for illustrative purposes only and are not included with your purchase. You will receive the tested controller board as described, ready for firmware transfer and installation onto your compatible Seagate Barracuda ST3160812AS hard disk drive. Please ensure you understand this before making your purchase to avoid any confusion about the product contents.

Shipping and Product Authenticity

We ensure that the pictures displayed are of the actual PCB board 100387575 Rev D you will receive, guaranteeing authenticity and allowing you to inspect its condition visually. Delivery within Europe typically takes approximately 4 to 8 business days. For destinations in other parts of the world, please allow a few additional days for transit. We take care in packaging to ensure the board arrives safely, ready for your hard drive repair or data recovery project.