how to know, almost died? using SMART? thanks.

errr, wow, when All IT close? look good price for 7200.12, may I know the date code? thanks

edit: that was close, AFAIK, all drive starting from 3 January 2009 is only 3 years

This post has been edited by mitodna: Feb 1 2009, 06:21 PM

I test my WD which is almost died using HardDisk Sentinel. It said that my hard disk (according to SMART) has :


Then, I download Western Digital Data Lifeguard Diagnostic. Fail test (Code 07)


Same result test in DOS mode.

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As I said, I cross check with Seagate official website, key in my hdd model number and serial number. Warranty ended at 2 Jan 2014. I was shocked as I expect they will only support 3 years warranty. I quick check at other forum and found out that 3 years warranty only applied to OEM hdd not retail one.

Hope this will clear some misunderstanding.

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AFAIK, All IT close at 9+ pm. I bought today (2pm). What do you mean date code?

update screenies :

I see. Thanks for the info. I went to All IT to get 500gb, also the same expired date.
Er, I think it apply to all Barracuda to 3 years after 3 January 2009. Try to search for Product Warranty Matrix. You will see Enterprise range is still 5 years.

3 Jan 09 eh...so those who get 2 jan 09 batch can enjoy 5 years warranty :D:D

experttester, can you tell me how much is a barracuda 7.12 500gb price and onwards? i mean 640gb, 750gb, or 1tb.

7.12 500gb is RM190?

yep RM190 for 500GB 7200.12. (single plate and 16 mb cache)

RM290 for 750GB, and RM395 for 1TB. (both has 2 plates and 32 MB)

hmm.. i'm thinking about getting 1tb, because i has a ticking time bomb here as well.. 7200.11 ST3500320AS SD15 firmware. was finding another harddrive to save my ass, because all my precious otaku data in it. >_>

I have the 320GB. When I checked on Seagate using model number, it say its on the list BUT my firmware version is already at SD22 and its running fine. Thanks god I bought the 320GB after I saw review that the 500GB were somewhat slower. Looks like mine not affected. Been running 24/7 since day 1.

Hi guys, good news. I just revived my bricked 500 GB 7200.11 using the serial - TTL connection. It was a b**** finding the TTL connector (i searched entire Jalan Pasar and no one seems to know what it is) but in the end I used a modified DKU-5 data cable and following the MSFN barracuda fix did the trick.

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Added on February 4, 2009, 12:54 amFor those of you who upgraded to the SD1A firmware, you're not out of the woods yet.

Apparently there's a problem with the fixed SD1A firmware (v2, the one which fixed the auto bricking of 500GB barracudas). Read on here:

http://forums.seagate.com/stx/board/messag...&thread.id=8569

http://stx.lithium.com/stx/board/message?b...cending&page=10

What can I say, back up your data now.

This post has been edited by spanker: Feb 4 2009, 12:56 AM

thanks alot for keeping us update spanker, hmm.. i was about to buy a new harddrive for backing up my drive, could anyone suggest me what hdd i should buy?

Caviar Black or Barracuda 7200.12

if just for backup.. just buy WD green, cheaper

Yeah, Caviar black damn expensive. RM500 for 500GB... <sweat>

You mean to say the SD1A firmware is still causing problems? and its not a permanent solution to the firmware? Heh, time to buy another hdd, u guys and back up

hmm? i heard people somewhere in this forum mentioning about 1tb Caviar Black(or was it?) from cycom is RM530.

RM500 for 500GB, i think that is really TOO MUCH.

still got problem huh
aisehman

where got RM500 : 500GB for Caviar Black .
its RM500 : 1000GB lah ..

U price too over man ...
RM500 for 1tb ..

There are actually 3 versions of SD1A firmware which is kinda confusing to which one of them is still causing problems

how to backup data now.. no money to buy new hdd.. change to green flag la like this..