Hard Drive Failures (two in one month) - need parts. HELP!

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06-18-2008, 07:05 PM

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Hard Drive Failures (two in one month) - need parts. HELP!

A client of mine had two Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200.10 drives fail, one 3 weeks ago and the other just yesterday. The on-board electronics were faulty and I was able to retrieve the data by soaping out circuit boards from one of my personal drives.
Does anyone now if I can get a replacement circuit boards for both drives. Seagate's warranty is up and Seagate doesn't sell parts!
Circuit Board info:
Seagate:100355589
TYCO 100344105
Chip info 10040225 Seagate

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J

06-18-2008, 09:51 PM

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You can buy a new 500GB hdd for around $100 now

06-18-2008, 10:50 PM

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The warrenty is up on the replacement drive?

06-19-2008, 05:29 AM

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You can buy a new 500GB hdd for around $100 now

That's what I was going to say. Hell, you can get a terabyte for like, $200

06-19-2008, 09:45 AM

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tigerdirect has 500 gig drives on for 80 bucks right now

06-19-2008, 11:13 AM

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Thanks guys for you replies - my client understands the costs involved - They are looking just to replace the boards - They are fully aware of the cost for hard drives.

Looks like its hopeless and it's too bad the warranty is up!

Ah well is was a worth a shot to ask!

Thanks everyone!