HddSurgery - Head replacement process on 2.5" Seagate hard drives

[@EvilWolf2]

>WikiHow: How to repair a hard drive! >Step 1: Contact data recovery specialists and get a quote! >KZbin: Hard drive head replacement tutorial >HDDSurgery - Head replacement process on 2.5" Seagate hard drives You're out here doing good work, keep it up.

[@bobfriendship8893]

In spite of the criticisms left by some, here, I thought the instruction process was most professional, clear and easy to follow.Presumably for those like myself attempting to recover data from a drive with damaged heads then if all I have is my spare room to try it out then that will have to do. Thanks very much for this.

[@HddSurgery]

Thank you Bob.

[@robertpearson5007]

Bob Friendship a

[@Bishop2563]

I may need to do this soon. I just got an estimate of $3K USD to recover my 4TB external seagate. Bloody Hell. Very informative video! Very clear and good ambient music. Here's hoping I am able to successfully get my stuff back! Fingers crossed.

[@megapro1725]

how it went?

[@fforfahim]

Update?

[@joshuaboltz]

How did it go? Did you get your stuff back?

[@Bishop2563]

@@joshuaboltz I never tried it after all. I found I had a backup somewhere for about 80percent of what was on it. I decided to just lose the 20percent. I might try it later as an experiment. I'll update when I do.

[@thanhgaz1999]

​@@Bishop2563 i think you will need very clean envrionment otherwise the data will be corrupted/lost. It's easy if you can get it running but lose all the data. It's all about the precious data, not how it can be fixed.

[@user-em9mw9ch3y]

This video is a therapy for both the hard disk and our ears..

[@HddSurgery]

Thank you :)

[@526ggloriah-wo2js]

Be very helpful if u would mention what size wrench for the removing of platters t3 t4 t5 ect

[@Robert-gq9os]

great video I am curious which is better purely from a data recovery stand point replaced the heads or transfer the platter to a donor driver with good heads or transfer the heads from a donor driver.

[@stefanmv]

Did you end up doing either of the options?

[@artbyrobot1]

VERY nicely detailed video. Note how the guy selling tools to do the job shows precisely how to do it as his tool sells better if customers succeed. Note how data recovery shop videos are very rushed and lack detail as they benefit when diyers fail and have to send the job to them ROFL

[@jeromebenedict2084]

InstaBlaster.

[@classicsamusaran3817]

Does ejecting the 2.5" HDD + enclosure case in Windows 10 put HDD it in safe parking mode or not? From what year was parking technology introduced in 2.5" HDDs?

[@bosshogg6629]

Mine dropped and actuator arm disconnected from the wheel and I don't know how to replace it or save data off it any help with it anyone? 🤔 It still lights up as if it works but nothing not 🚫 a noise from it

[@yusufcheche1108]

You can go reach to PIROCC_TECH

[@yusufcheche1108]

On IG

[@yusufcheche1108]

Had mine fixed by pirocc_tech

[@yusufcheche1108]

Bet they can help you too

[@yusufcheche1108]

PIROCC_TECH

[@IndoGunsnGear]

Does replacing the head immediately allow the contents of the harddrive to be read?

[@petermishihu6510]

Good afternoon please my hard drive had a some cropping sounds I tried servicing it after watching you video but the problem remind the same. What should I do please

[@yusufcheche1108]

You can reach to PIROCC_TECH

[@yusufcheche1108]

On IG

[@yusufcheche1108]

They had helped me fix same fault

[@yusufcheche1108]

Bet they can help you too

[@yusufcheche1108]

Go reach to PIROCC_TECH

[@ImranKhan-po7ll]

Hi to replace the head does the heads have to be same serial code numbers? Or can i replace them from the same model and just do a straight swap?

[@tanker2sh287]

what is the "tool" called that you put in between the heads? And can any head from any drive (different brand, etc.) by used as donor?

[@Only1Science]

Following

[@classicsamusaran3817]

My 2.5" HDDs are a bit old, I don't know if they have the function of having automatic parking technology only when inactive? no read/no write/park My models are: WD10JPVX-08JC3T5 and HGST HTS541010A99E662 Auto park technology has evolved in recent years In the reports of people I see some 2.5" HDD enclosure case USB 3.0 after being ejected in Windows 10 they remain connected and operating

[@CreativeAvnesh]

how to buy head part and can we replace at home

[@Greebstreebling]

I made my own head clamping tool from match wood, it worked well enough. My Seagate one touch 2TB does not have a screw holding the head actuator in place, neither on top or on the bottom. In the case of a drive such as mine, you have to be very careful indeed when removing the headset ( it just lifts off with tweezers), because the magnet is still in place and it can grab the actuator as you lift it off, with potential damage to the platter surface. The bottom R/W head on mine had become detached. So now to find out how to remove the platter without losing the disc ailgnment. Probably really easy like the rest of this stuff which would be best done by a surgeon :) :)

[@chris01479]

Have you replaced the heads and did it works??

[@Only1Science]

What happens if I don't use a parking ramp?

[@linaacstudio1069]

Bro i dont have the lock u used to lock the head where is it to buy now and what is the name of the tool u used in at 1:12

[@train4905]

Awsome ,i loved this so detailed butifully filmed ,and perfect mucic,thankyou.steve from the uk

[@francisgohil8079]

Where can I buy this header for the HDD, any link you can share where I can buy, btw I am from India and the same thing happens my header is noisy and is not allowing me to read any data from the disk and there are lots of important data in it.

[@ucupi]

after that..can it be read on pc???or needed $$$$$ software to recover files

[@sjnlim3925]

after few second of spin, it stop what may be the problem in my case head or motor?

[@Timbollew]

So what does the tool actually do? can you attempt such a recovery without the tool?

[@bollywoodbeauties8130]

where to buy actuator arm ? mine is damaged and i want to replace the arm please help me

[@gilbertosantiago1658]

Instructive video helpful for those learning about external hard drive mechanics. This one helps diyers learn "how to" procedural steps. Nice

[@ravi2391]

What screwdriver to use to remove centre screw

[@iMiisakii]

can i fix ROW HDD by doing that ?

[@roboforce4397]

Can u help me My hardisk has single plater 2tb While the head is resting. I changed the plater easily without chamging anything. But when connected it to pc. It shows data cyclic redundancy Disc cannot be initialised. Both hardisk is showing same

[@xyengineeringandtechnology8497]

Highly spiritual background music ☺. Thanks

[@ricard_ndp]

nice video, but do you change the very tiny copper coils on the ends of long arms?

[@cephasmbongi]

Bonjour, Besoin d'aide J'ai un disque WD qui une fois branché commence à tourner et s'arrete apres quelques secondes c'est un 4T avec des dossieurs important et urgent dedant, J'ai un autre meme type 4T WD aussi mais vide qui fonction, j'aimerai tanter le coup remplacer (les disques) dans celui qui fonction, un conseil et une liste des outils que je peux acheter pour le faire plus ou moin bien, (Je suis electronicien j'ai deja une touche coté ouvrir des truc) si seulement ca va me permetre de recuperer les element c'est deja bon pour eviter une prison potentiel....

[@enemoz]

what is the name of the tools for separate the head?

[@HddSurgery]

Head unstick tool can help to unstick the heads from the platters and transfer them to the ramp safely. Head replacement tool is used to ensure that the heads don't touch each other in process of replacement and to enable their easy mounting back to the ramp.

[@MarcoChapita]

what does control the rpms of the disk??for example is the head or the plate that makes the disk 5400/7200 rpms ????

[@scaleop4]

+Marco Chapita no there is an on-board controller that controls the speed of the disk. that is a chip.

[@imfeelingluckypunk492]

So how do we know if that head is really the problem that it needs replacement? My hardisk is detected by the motherboard and I can hear it spinning but I cant boot it up, reformat or install windows in it. the pc say's "read disk error"

[@clemencetatendamupfurutsa2370]

Hie i have a seagate baracuda st2000dm001 if i need to change the head does it have to come from same model or any size will do of the same brand if not please can i have the models which a compatible with this model

[@HddSurgery]

Hi, we strongly recommend to contact a professional data recovery company, do not try to perform such procedure by yourself if you do not have the experience.

[@OLDBOY10]

Hi HDD Surgery Hope you can help please, I have a Seagate 2tb hard drive removed from a iMac but it need the read heads replacing as I didn't back up all my stuff. Can u help?

[@b.b.2638]

What happens if you accidentally touch the disk with ur finger? Can you clean touched area with spirt?

[@philippines3274]

What type of tools do i need

[@jimmyc8348]

I enjoyed the ambient electronic spacey music you chose for this video. Very dreamy and futuristic. Mind if I ask who wrote it? Also, thanks for the very detailed instruction for those who want to attempt these repairs themselves.

[@bcdefg]

the track is called "I Don't See the Branches, I See the Leaves" by Chris Zabriskie. it reminds me of "Treefingers" by Radiohead, coincidentally(?) another tree reference.

[@ifrpilota]

can anyone tell me what does it mean 50% matching head? The person who is trying to get the data off my 2.5 Seagate barracuda pro he said the board was problematic, the motor received high voltage therefore it was spinning too fast and the head was also defective. He said he found a head but it is just 50% match...??? when I asked him, what does that mean he said he will update me later.

[@FrancoBromurofalcone]

Hi I have a hardisk with the Rom (Bios burned - in the sense that PCB's rom is missing) Reason I had buying a card to do the swapping but the repairman lost the original card) Do you think it is possible to recover my Seagate Hardisk? In short, the HD has never been opened and card that has does not have the original BIOS I feel the engine turns but it doesn't see any data windows with new pcb donnor Thx Franco Italy .

[@rachnakanitkar]

Can the head from a 1TB Lacie Rugged HDD replace the head on a 5TB Lacie Rugged HDD?

[@sankhadesilva1701]

after replacing hedunit hard disk not showing. why is that?

[@MMM-oc2qw]

does it worked or dead.....? need full video .........video was great think incomplete....

[@gowthamdigitals]

Same head or different head are supported...tell me please 👍

[@ravikirang219]

I have 3 dead hard disks but I m not able to recover it after looking for videos also....what to do?

[@RabiLamichhane]

can we replace parts from other kinds of harddisks..such as hitachi or samsung..?

[@HddSurgery]

For Hitachi hard drives we have developed HDDS HGST 3.5'' Ramp Set. You can check it on our website or find video and animation guides on KZbin. We have also two types of different Samsung tools and you can also find info about them either on our website or here on KZbin.

[@brianjones9480]

Thank you for the video. It's exactly what I was looking for. Also, I prefer your method of video too, background music with instructional text vs narration by instructor

[@chris01479]

Have you done it?? I have a old 60GB hard drive that the head wasnt reading properly. The data recovery company didn't recover my data properly as they have recovered 16% of the data which it should have been 95%. I'm thinking about doing this myself, I know how to build a small box with cardboard box with a fan on it, vacuum to get the dust out, a filter, and the fans to blow the dust out. I know how to do this, but the problem is will I lose my data if I swap the head that come with same model number and first 3 charchers of the serial number? Does the data recovery companies use a small box to keep the box clean from dusts and does they put the hard drive in it to replace the hard and put the hard drive on the computer to recover the data?? It looks like most does use the small box to put the hard drive in it so why not I can do it myself if they use small box with clean air??

[@samfalcon8496]

Can you help me to fix my hhd problem 🙂

[@extPress]

Hi guys, I have a problem with my seagate 2.5 momentus thin. There is no screw holding the head arm from the bottom... Could somebody tell me how to remove head in this cas?

[@JustinTheVlogger]

I just want to know, what is the purpose of security pin on a hdd's head?

[@wojtekp0811]

To not damage the platter 🤑

[@ompathak1694]

file system error can be fix? anyone can tell me my hard disk file system is been raw and it is not changing by diskpart command

[@naota888]

Help! I have a 250gb Seagate FreeAgent GO, I can't find anywhere to acquire a replacement Actuator Arm for my device. Can anyone please tell me where I can buy this component?

[@loriguipinto]

i got an hard drive with 500gb and the head its damaged in the tip, can i replace the head from a hard drive of 160gb?? will it still work?? i hope you read this message, thank you for this video! Anyone knows the answer?

[@HddSurgery]

If you do not have any data recovery experience previously, we do NOT recommend you to try to do head replacement by your own because you may cause additional damage on your hard drive. We can offer you data recovery service and if you like to hear more details about it, please contact us on [e-mail]

[@loriguipinto]

@@HddSurgery thank you for your answer continue the good work.

[@SalvageData]

Love the video! We know that hard drives can sometimes be a nuisance, but don't worry! Our SalvageData service has been doing data recovery since 2003 and we are still strong. We have a success rate of over 96%, which is a testament to the value you get from us when your drive needs to be repaired or replaced today.

[@md.mohiuddinrm7227]

I want to replace my hdd head by you.Can u help me? I'm from Bangladesh.

[@RobertPintoweddingphotographer]

where can I get the head assembly for laptop hard drive? I have dead dead hard drive 500 GB make is Touro (external harddrive)

[@torrotorrentazos1307]

Sorry to ask, but where I could buy one of these head alignment tools?

[@Sva010]

why not 3 to 4 heads upgreade with moded firmware? 1/3 more capacity and faster

[@somadara]

Where do you purchase a replacement head for a Toshiba Canvio Basics READY 1TB disk HDD 2.5" USB 3.0 External Hard Drive?

[@HddSurgery]

Hi Over, the best way is to purchase the same drive and use the heads from it.

[@thamzhu]

hey there, where can i get the tools to hold the arm head? or is it hand-made?

[@karolbaum9811]

Hi! Thanks for your instructive videos! I have a Toshiba 2.5", 320 GB internal HDD. Actually,is the main drve of my laptop. Nothing happened to the computer: no damages of any kind. But the disk stopped working. I heard a clicking noise. I oppened the drive. It is a 2 plates,4 heads drive, I connected it and I saw: perfect plates, moving step by step (like moved by a step by step motor, right?). And the heads fixed outside the plates, I mean without touching the plates at all. Should I suppose that the heads are damaged, and, may be,the disk has any kind of protection (¿?) to avoid the heads damaging the plates....¿?)

[@tianyaguishi]

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[@DebadattaBhol]

A doner head is not it ?from a exact hdd

[@ShahRizal_AkuYangDisyaki]

hye, need your help, my seagate external just broke, it cant' read the data whenever i replace the usb head..my friend tell me the problem is the pin , cannot read the disk, so can i just replace the pin, u have the video for that, thanks

[@HddSurgery]

Your friend is wrong, take it to some data recovery company.

[@JesseYusufu]

Where can I buy that head removal tool please

[@surajjadhav9214]

how much will the head cost and from where can i buy head arm ? please

[@renceadrianeesteves5829]

can you use 500gb hdd head assembly to a 1tb hdd assembly?

[@smrmiah9298]

rence adriane esteves yes but you will not be able to recover all data because of missing heads

[@renceadrianeesteves5829]

wiZDom thank you

[@RajinderSingh-xy9jc]

Can I move a hard disk platter to another hard drive?

[@HddSurgery]

Yes, in some cases.

[@salihvural9650]

Is the product of this brand a problematic and problematic hard disk for users? I have this on my computer! Regards

[@pijushrajbongshi5219]

how much will the head cost

[@stanglova86]

JUST BUY An identical hdd to get a head

[@The_Sightron]

At least 10 dollars

[@dineshKumar-hk6lx]

How to buying heads

[@Okkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk9]

my hdd has no screws from the head on the bottom

[@skorpion3.]

Is the off platter parking ramp removable?

[@nirmalkumar4069]

H All, I Have 500GB seagate external hard drive and its head is not working can u please help Urgently ineed to get data backup from where i can buy a head for replacing it with original head and read my data back..

[@andresbudihardja]

do u have swap platters video ?

[@SVETOGOR1]

hey, what the main requirements swapping Platters? Does the hard drive must be with the same capacity, model, version? or just the same make and similar look? thanks!

[@Islamic.ikt.]

Hdd head arm where purchasing

[@vijaykumarkhurava8814]

can any 2.5" hdd's header fit to any same size HDD or is there any specific one. Actually my HDD having header problem & I want replace it.

[@MARQUITOSGUALACBA]

Hi! I'm trying yo recover information from my disk seagate st500DM002, the BIOS isnt recognizing it. I'm thinking about buying the same disk, and change de heads, and SEE what's hapend, what do you recomend?

[@smrmiah9298]

Marcos Guala www.copypastemaster.co.uk

[@MARQUITOSGUALACBA]

wiZDom no answer anywhere

[@MARQUITOSGUALACBA]

wiZDom XD

[@MagnetechSolidSolutions]

I done the same thing as you suggest, thought it might work but now the reader just fly's over the disk and does not recognise any data. I cant figure out what the issue is. The drive initially fell and had a broken head, I examined the disk and seen no damage. The PC did recognise the disc for a moment but then it was gone. I am wondering now is the issue the screws on the lid as Ive heard that if they are not torqued to the correct Nm the drive will not function.

[@MagnetechSolidSolutions]

@Nicolle Bennevides thanks I ve later realized that, reluctantly Ive discarded the old PCB so my info is lost.

[@sandeepvideoeditingart.216]

I need WD element hard drive 2tb only head

[@malkitsingh5944]

sir plz. tell me which is the best platefarm to buy hard drive components like head, circutboard, head replacement tools etc

[@HddSurgery]

We buy drives from local shops.

[@malkitsingh5944]

new hard drive?

[@HddSurgery]

or used, yes

[@malkitsingh5944]

im facing a head problem with hard drive so im asking for buying only head(data reader)from online store for my old hard drive

[@HddSurgery]

There is no spare parts in this industry

[@realizingtheconference253]

How much does a head like this and how much does a tool for the head?

[@vixxxen26]

where can I get these parts... My accuator arm is bad

[@chiragmalhotra2822]

Where we get head

[@HddSurgery]

Hi, from a donor drive.

[@mansalajanza]

Hi, where can I find this HDD Head I tried to search but no result for that can any one help me please? I am from south america city Caracas Country Venezuela. Thank by your good information about this

[@syedaashir1184]

U have to buy same size of ur harddisk and removed old harddisk head and replace with new harddisk header

[@baraahusein1103]

Very nice work, but where from can i get this tool to Keep the Hesds with ot damage?

[@HddSurgery]

www.hddsurgery.com

[@StalinGuiasCedenoDecomputacion]

where can i buy head for my hard drive.. ?

[@haditone8090]

Well done guys easy to follow excellent stuff!

[@bhesyangamau7983]

Same😊

[@chris01479]

​@@bhesyangamau7983 Have you done it?? I have a old 60GB hard drive that the head wasnt reading properly. The data recovery company didn't recover my data properly as they have recovered 16% of the data which it should have been 95%. I'm thinking about doing this myself, I know how to build a small box with cardboard box with a fan on it, vacuum to get the dust out, a filter, and the fans to blow the dust out. I know how to do this, but the problem is will I lose my data if I swap the head that come with same model number and first 3 charchers of the serial number? Does the data recovery companies use a small box to keep the box clean from dusts and does they put the hard drive in it to replace the hard and put the hard drive on the computer to recover the data?? It looks like most does use the small box to put the hard drive in it so why not I can do it myself if they use small box with clean air??

[@ahmadfairuzyunus]

I uploaded a video of my WD 500GB 2.5" external harddisk which is not working. I believe my fiancée did drop it somewhere and now this happens. the head is not moving, the disc is spinning and it doesn't appear in my computer. Please Help

[@HddSurgery]

You need to take it to some data recovery service place

[@ahmadfairuzyunus]

@@HddSurgery Eventually the IT shop here will charge me a lot just for the checking labour. U think they can really help? My HDD is not dead yet??

[@HddSurgery]

when you are sick only doctor can help you. All you do your self will hurt you and you will loose data

[@ahmadfairuzyunus]

@@HddSurgery 😷😭😭😭

[@lenny108]

Wonder if this can recover a hard disk with so-called death click. Of course there is also Western Digital, Hitachi, Toshiba, Samsung, HGST, WD Blue, WDC, but it seems they are all quite similar from inside.

[@aniwinner182]

this is for a Seagate, does this apply to a western digital???

[@Lightning_Mike]

Shouldn't there be inert gas inside the hdd? My old hard drive had some sort of a gasket between the cover and the chassis

[@HddSurgery]

Hi, there should be no gas inside these drives, just a regular air.

[@Lightning_Mike]

That's interesting - All my life I've believed that the HDD was filled with nitrogen or something. I'm still wondering, though: Why are the HDD's insides so well insulated from the outside world? Is it **that** hard to prevent dust from getting in?

[@uploadsnstuff8902]

No glove?

[@thakkardushyant]

Can we use any segate head, means any segate laptop harddisk head in any other seagate laptop hardisk

[@HddSurgery]

of course no

[@shivagoud9629]

Does setting or replacing head leads to data loss?

[@HddSurgery]

no

[@shivagoud9629]

@@HddSurgery my seagate hdd is making cracking noise and its not process data properly, so can i make it replace?

[@HddSurgery]

@@shivagoud9629 Not you but some data recovery company

[@HddSurgery]

if it is done by data recovery pro, no

[@HddSurgery]

@@shivagoud9629 better take it to some DR company

[@tumukundepeter6818]

How do i know the faulty heads??

[@andymatias475]

This worked for me! Thank you!

[@j-macdronehome3502]

Where did you buy a new head from?

[@cikguroha]

@@j-macdronehome3502 amazon

[@chris01479]

Have you done it and did it works??

[@bartonon]

The best video I've ever seen! :-D

[@215alessio]

where can I order the heads?

[@vgames1543]

My 4tb Seagate drive dropped *once.* After a few weeks the drive died while installing a game. I hate it so much, now I am stuck without any storage space and my graphics card failed as well. Repairing both is too expensive, I have not played any big game on my Laptop in months.