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  1. Bankole Oladoja

    How to Unlock Original WD PCB/ROM for Data Recovery

    I have attached a short video. You will need a Programmer to write the Unlocked ROM to the Original PCB. This Procedure works for all recent WD models. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kv3PZ0W907Zc95OLn2pax24GhtHe_TAf/view?usp=sharing
  2. Bankole Oladoja

    Recovery Explorer Now support APFS with Encryption.. but

    I have a Standard Licence that doesn't support Encrypted APFS, but noticed the Professional Version does, with the recent update. I think the Standard Licence is just too limited in functionality, I have asked if my Licence can be upgraded to Professional, but no response so far. The software is...
  3. Bankole Oladoja

    ST9500423AS 500GB SIM Error 1002 RW Error MCTW FAIL

    Hello Everyone I have this Seagate 500GB came in spinning normal and give the following log on Terminal and couldn't get any Terminal access. LED:00000067 FAddr:00380338 LED:00000067 FAddr:00380338 So I attempted starting the Drive by setting MAX Head to 1, in ROM, the Drive has 3 Heads. On...
  4. Bankole Oladoja

    Formatted BitLocker Partition Recovery

    Hello Guys, A Client mistakenly formatted an external HardDrive, with an active BitLocker on it, she has the password though. I have tried some software that claim to have the capability but no result, couldn't even get Raw files.. Has anyone been able to solve a similar case ?
  5. Bankole Oladoja

    Seagate UltraSlim (Rosewood)1TB and 2TB Technical Reviews

    For me I feel Seagate should stop the production of these drives. Users are really suffering. The failure rate is too high. Head Replacement with UltraSlim is so complex and difficult. Even when you have exact match for donor, the chances are like 1:10. How often do you guys receive UltraSlim...
  6. Bankole Oladoja

    New PC-3000 Update, Some Irregularities

    Hello, Has anyone noticed some irregularities in new PC-3000 Samsung Module ? I have this case of Samsung 1TB (ST1000LM024), that came in for recovery. I checked with the latest PC-3000 version and got full ID, it took almost 5 minutes to complete loading the Drive's details on Log, No sector...
  7. Bankole Oladoja

    Just got my First DID 4...

    Just got my first DDI4 equipment.., used though. I hope this will help with the workload experienced most times, and also hope to get some support from you guys.
  8. Bankole Oladoja

    WD5000MPCK WD UltraSlim

    Hello Guys, I got this Drive from a client that has damaged Lenovo Laptop. The Interface isn't the usual SATA but, SFF-8784 SATA Express. Has anyone ever handle this Drive before ? And how was it ? Picture attached...
  9. Bankole Oladoja

    My Passport 2TB Strange Case...

    I have this WD20NMVW-11AV3S3, 2TB My Passport. After converting to SATA, I got ROM F/W... NOT_INIT from log (Image attached) The Drive keeps spinning, no Model, Serial and F/W. I tried writing ROM Via Boot ROM, and Also physically transferred it, still the same result.. Has anyone experienced...
  10. Bankole Oladoja

    SSDs for Sale!

    Hello everyone. Am selling these SSDs for $700 or best offer. They include; 1. Apple SSD 2013, 512GB 2. Kingston SSD, 512GB 3. Samsung SSD, 256GB They are all in perfect working condition. Am selling all together, no selections. See picture attached.
  11. Bankole Oladoja

    WD1600BEKT-60V5T1 Loader Needed Please.

    Loader Needed Please, WD1600BEKT-60V5T1 Satum 2.5 Rom Version: 000700FT
  12. Bankole Oladoja

    Seagate 1TB and 2TB Ultra Slim Models

    I have got 4 of these new series needing head replacement. Can someone please describe what the inside looks like ? and how to succefully replace heads. This would be highly appreciated. And is this the future of HDD ? Am already getting worried.. Thank you guys.
  13. Bankole Oladoja

    Samsung ST1000LM025 Platter Swap.

    I can't wait to share this one. I had this 1TB Samsung came in for Recovery. It wasn't spinning so I quickly taught it's a case of Head Stuck on Platter, to my greatest surprise, on opening it in my clean chamber everything looks perfect. So I started with PCB replacement and still didn't spin...
  14. Bankole Oladoja

    WD1001FAES-75W7A0

    Hello Guys, Please I need help with this drive, WD1001FAES-75W7A0 1TB Black. When Powered on, It shows only ERR on Register. I got a donor Board, It spins the drive without native ROM, but I noticed when Native ROM is transferred to Donor PCB, it flags up the the same ERR error in Register...
  15. Bankole Oladoja

    Ipad 3, 4 Data Recovery

    I have always try as much as I can to reject Ipad Recovery. But I have this two from Security Agency here in Nigeria, for Recovery. The Ipads are disabled (I guess the owner gave them a wrong password). They want all the contents of the Ipads, (Images and video specifically). Can I get the files...
  16. Bankole Oladoja

    WD10JPVX - 22JC3T0

    Please I need help with a drive. Its WD10JPVX - 22JC3T0, when Plugged in to PC3000, it shows MB 0, the drive keeps spinning. So I uploaded ldr to get SA access but couldn't get any and couldn't backup modules. I want to do a Hot Swap on it, How can I can go about it when I don't have the...
  17. Bankole Oladoja

    SAS to SATA Converter/Connectors.

    Can someone recommend good SAS to SATA adapter/connector/converter for me ?. I have got some SAS Drives that needs just to copy out data. Thanks.
  18. Bankole Oladoja

    LOADER NEEDED WD10JPVT-24A1YT0

    MDL: WD10JPVT-24A1YT0 ROM Modules: ROM version............................. : 06.0MG ROM F/W version......................... : 0006000M Thank you
  19. Bankole Oladoja

    Samsung 1TB Stuck BSY

    Hello Guys, I have this Samsung ST1000LM024. Stuck on BSY and keeps spinning. The Head and PCB are in Perfect condition. I have got this from Terminal: ActiveFW : 00 FWVer : 0001 SATA PLL cal done DDR size detected = 16MB DDR size detected = 16MB *PAUNI_L2958*PA VID=0011 PN=000D Rev=0000-...
  20. Bankole Oladoja

    Shorting 100729420 Rev B (Momentus Thin)

    Hello, Please do anyone know where to Short this PCB ?
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