Computer Die again. Suspected the Hardisk. - Page 3

mikegas · 25th Nov 2008, 09:37 AM

RAM checked since u said booting died at RAM count? Also pull off the HDD see if it pass this test. Boot with minimum hardware then slowly add it in to isolate the problem. If you got another motherboard, try that.

alyy8128 · 5th Dec 2008, 12:26 PM

Thanks all for your help.

That HDD is send back to the shop for warranty. So far I'm using my secondary HDD with same configuration doens't shows any problem yet.

Waiting that HDD come back for another 3-4 weeks.

alyy8128 · 29th Jan 2009, 01:45 PM

HI All,

The story is now continue, as my "new" 500GB HDD die again and again. (After claimed a new one from the shop) It had been confirm by other $eagate users around the world.

$eagate having a serious firmware problem with their Barracudda series 7200.11, range from 500GB-1.5TB. The problematic firmware is coded "SD15". Especially those manufactured in Thailand. Computer user are taking thier own risk to purchase these HDD.

You may get more info as you goole it with the key words Barracudda 7200.11 firmware problem. The issues is getting hotter now.

Chai · 29th Jan 2009, 03:06 PM

Yup, this is a known problem. I would avoid Seagate 3.5" if possible, and that includes Maxtor external drives since Seagate owns Maxtor.

PsYkHoTiK · 29th Jan 2009, 03:59 PM

I read a while back they posted a fix for their Barracuda 11s.

Seagate Knowledge Base

alyy8128 · 30th Jan 2009, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chai

Yup, this is a known problem. I would avoid Seagate 3.5" if possible, and that includes Maxtor external drives since Seagate owns Maxtor.

From some of the forum, people said some Maxtor also utilise SD15 firmware. (Which is exactly the problematic firmware for Seagate).

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsYkHoTiK

I read a while back they posted a fix for their Barracuda 11s.

Seagate Knowledge Base

That solution may fix the 1TB HDD, but not my ST3500320AS 500GB HDD. I had also read some people after apply that SD1A for 500GB HDD, it turn your hardisk into a brick.

PsYkHoTiK · 30th Jan 2009, 05:46 AM

The ST3500320AS is listed there.

Seagate Knowledge Base

As for the bricking well if you're sending it for warranty it'll be one way or another right?

alyy8128 · 30th Jan 2009, 07:52 AM

ya... Because i'm try to save all my photos inside it. IT is the best if can solve it, rather than just claim another one.

It has already causing some problem since i bought this HDD. WinXP cannot run well in it. So i have to keep my OS in the old Maxtor HDD.

By the way, I think I'll get another HDD even I can save this ST3500320AS. Seagate have truly proven their in-stability and undurable.

Adrian Wong · 1st Feb 2009, 08:00 PM

Yeah, and I think a similar problem exists for their older Barracuda 7200.8 drives as well. We already have what... 4 dead units of this model?

alyy8128 · 11th Feb 2009, 08:08 AM

haih..... totally lost confidence on Seagate's HDD.

I just bought a DeathStar. .... Hitachi. Hope this will last longer than Seagate.

World economy down, but the computer accesarries prise are up. As Qimonda are fall down, Ram price are going up now.

5th Dec 2008, 12:26 PM	#22 (permalink)
alyy8128 Getting there Join Date: 22 Jan 2006 Location: Senai Johor Posts: 154 Reputation: 116 Rep Power: 5	Thanks all for your help. That HDD is send back to the shop for warranty. So far I'm using my secondary HDD with same configuration doens't shows any problem yet. Waiting that HDD come back for another 3-4 weeks. __________________ 愿：世界和平

29th Jan 2009, 01:45 PM	#23 (permalink)
alyy8128 Getting there Join Date: 22 Jan 2006 Location: Senai Johor Posts: 154 Reputation: 116 Rep Power: 5	HI All, The story is now continue, as my "new" 500GB HDD die again and again. (After claimed a new one from the shop) It had been confirm by other $eagate users around the world. $eagate having a serious firmware problem with their Barracudda series 7200.11, range from 500GB-1.5TB. The problematic firmware is coded "SD15". Especially those manufactured in Thailand. Computer user are taking thier own risk to purchase these HDD. You may get more info as you goole it with the key words Barracudda 7200.11 firmware problem. The issues is getting hotter now. __________________ 愿：世界和平

29th Jan 2009, 03:06 PM	#24 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 27,870 Reputation: 4630 Rep Power: 81	Yup, this is a known problem. I would avoid Seagate 3.5" if possible, and that includes Maxtor external drives since Seagate owns Maxtor. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

29th Jan 2009, 03:59 PM	#25 (permalink)
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30th Jan 2009, 05:46 AM	#27 (permalink)
PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,651 Reputation: 4442 Rep Power: 64	The ST3500320AS is listed there. Seagate Knowledge Base As for the bricking well if you're sending it for warranty it'll be one way or another right? __________________ Intel SLAPL 4.3GHz @ 1.35v : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD RE3 250GB x2 RAID 0 : 3ware 9650SE-2LP : G92 8800GTS 512mb 820MHz Core : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze CPU-Z: SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com PsYkHoTiK's Meanderings

25th Nov 2008, 09:37 AM	#21 (permalink)
mikegas I'm a regular Join Date: 7 May 2008 Posts: 460 Reputation: 206 Rep Power: 4	RAM checked since u said booting died at RAM count? Also pull off the HDD see if it pass this test. Boot with minimum hardware then slowly add it in to isolate the problem. If you got another motherboard, try that.

30th Jan 2009, 07:52 AM	#28 (permalink)
alyy8128 Getting there Join Date: 22 Jan 2006 Location: Senai Johor Posts: 154 Reputation: 116 Rep Power: 5	ya... Because i'm try to save all my photos inside it. IT is the best if can solve it, rather than just claim another one. It has already causing some problem since i bought this HDD. WinXP cannot run well in it. So i have to keep my OS in the old Maxtor HDD. By the way, I think I'll get another HDD even I can save this ST3500320AS. Seagate have truly proven their in-stability and undurable. __________________ 愿：世界和平

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Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 32,208 Reputation: 3531 Rep Power: 75	Yeah, and I think a similar problem exists for their older Barracuda 7200.8 drives as well. We already have what... 4 dead units of this model? __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

11th Feb 2009, 08:08 AM	#30 (permalink)
alyy8128 Getting there Join Date: 22 Jan 2006 Location: Senai Johor Posts: 154 Reputation: 116 Rep Power: 5	haih..... totally lost confidence on Seagate's HDD. I just bought a DeathStar. .... Hitachi. Hope this will last longer than Seagate. World economy down, but the computer accesarries prise are up. As Qimonda are fall down, Ram price are going up now. __________________ 愿：世界和平

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