Western Digital WD10EZEX HDD Repair

PCB replacement & Read Data Tests in Two Videos

Successes

No original BIOS chip transfer to replacement PCB was needed as instructed by part supplier. And it works in LINUX and Windows 11 so far, for days now.

Initially it worked only in LINUX but did not work for me in Windows 11. It couldn’t boot it completely. It would stay on loading screen for too long without any messages or crashing.

After troubleshooting off stream (changing SATA data and power cables, slight tightening PCB mounting screws, booting Windows 11 without drive connected to remove the drives driver from Windows device manager in hidden devices).

So, what happened?

The VICTIM:

The IDITOT

The IDITOT’s TOOL

Maybe a LUCKY DROP

Steps:

I replaced faulty Corsair PSU with CHAINTEC. And I used random (balck, no colors on wires, non-CHAINTEC model compatible cable socket/plug) SATA power cable on CHAINTEC PSU to connect power for that WD Blue HDD.

Since than, the motherboard could not detect (recognize) that hard drive.

After searching internet I found few articles I could relate to. And also, remembered that my PSU manual stated clearly, reding it few yrs back:
“DON’T USE OTHER BRANDS CABLES ON THIS MODEL. THERE IS NO SET STANDARD BETWEEN BRANDS ON PSU CASE OUTLET SOCKET.”

So, I took my chance with AliExpress and found a deal for less than 1 € (free shipping) on the PCB model I was looking for.

Here it is still in the “bag” as delivered, on the workbench in the StudioLab @ edoga PITSTOP! Waiting for the next live stream session.

References

References from:

Western Digital WD10EZEX Data Recovery & HDD Repair:

When it comes to data recovery one of the most common problems Western Digital WD10EZEX Hard Disk Drive experience is burnt circuit board(PCB). So if you will need to match a replacement PCB, it is important that you note the “Board Number” of your current circuit board in addition to the hard drive’s “Model Number“.

Multiple PCB Number revisions:
2060-771945-000, 2060-771829-003, 2060-771829-004, 2060-800039-001, 2060-771829-005, 2060-771824-006, etc.

Multiple Model Number revisions:
WD10EZEX-40ER1A0, WD10EZEX-22BN5A0, WD10EZEX-07M2NA0, WD10EZEX-00M2NA0, WD10EZEX-07M2NA1, WD10EZEX-00MFCA0, WD10EZEX-00UD2A0, WD10EZEX-00ER1A0, WD10EZEX-07ZF5A0, WD10EZEX-21WN4A0, WD10EZEX-75M2NA0, WD10EZEX-00KUWA0, WD10EZEX-08Y20A0, WD10EZEX-08WN4A0, WD10EZEX-22RKKA0, WD10EZEX-60M2NA0, WD10EZEX-75ZF5A0, WD10EZEX-22MFCA0, WD10EZEX-75WN4A0, WD10EZEX-08RKKA0, WD10EZEX-00BN5A0, WD10EZEX-00WN4A0, WD10EZEX-60WN4A0, WD10EZEX-60ZF5A0, WD10EZEX-21M2NA0, WD10EZEX-00ZF5A0, WD10EZEX-08M2NA0, WD10EZEX-00RKKA0, etc.

HDD FAQs – Everything About HDD!

With part from:

AliExpress: (Choice) Shop5261284 Store

€6.98

€5.90 each, ≥ 10 pieces

Price includes VAT

HDD PCB logic board printed circuit board 2060-800039-001 REV P1 , 2060 800039 001 / 800039-101 800039-401

Description

Most HDD boards have the unique BIOS(ROM or NVRAM chip) which includes the unique data to access the HDD system area. If the BIOS information is not compatible with your HDD, there is no way to read the HDD’s data. Because of this, we should use the original PCB’s BIOS when we swap PCB. BIOS CHIP SWAPPING IS A MUST.

Before you purchase, please read:

1)  This is just a PCB (Printed Circuit Boards), not the whole Hard Drive;

2)  PCB board number is printed on the board, not on the sticker;

3)  These boards are USED, NOT brand new,the circuit board components not falling, the interface did not break. All PCBs have been tested before shipping;

4)  It is used for data recovery/repair issues, the PCB board has been tested and in good working condition. There is no refund/exchange policy;

5)  Hard drive failures are NOT always caused by PCB failure. We cannot guarantee your drive to be repaired by replacing the hard drive PCB;

6)  You should swap the BIOS chipbefore you exchange the PCB board, as our guide sticker shown, in order to make the replacement board compatible with your hard drive;

7)  It is the buyer’s responsibility to know whether the board is adequate for his hard drive model;

8)  We do not suggest one who has no professional hard drive technology knowledge, and no tools no skills to buy this board, unless you can find someone to help you to repair the hard drive. We are only responsible for providing fully functional board.

(make sure your original PCB number is exact the same with this number)

PCB Number: 2060-800039-001 REV P1

Usage:

1. When you get our board, pull it on your drive directly, to test whether your drive power on, whether the disc spin.

2.1 If yes, then you MUST exchange your own BIOS chip onto my board, your drive will work well again.

2.2 If no, pls check again your drive problem, maybe other parts will have problem, just like the head, etc.  When you found the board cannot work well, it is not wise to open dispute directly! pls immediately contact the seller, we will help you to solve your problem!