Toshiba MQ01ABF050 hard drive
Toshiba MQ01ABF050 hard drive not working?
Outsource is experienced with Toshiba MQ01ABF050 hard drive data recovery and repairs. We will get your data back so you can get on with your life.
Experience with MQ01ABF050 Data Recovery
Toshiba 's MQ01ABF050 is a desktop (2.5") hard disk drive with a storage capacity of 500GB and featuring a SATA interface. There are multiple PCB revisions for this hard drive, so if you will need to match a replacement PCB, it is important that you note the revision number of your current circuit board in addition to the hard drive's model number.
Outsource Knows Toshiba
Outsource has successfully repaired or performed data recovery on thousands of Toshiba hard drives, including model MQ01ABF050 . We are also partners with Donor Drives, the largest provider of Toshiba donor hard drives and PCBs, so we have immediate access to almost any part or donor drive imaginable in order to complete your project quickly.
Success Rate
Outsource is able to successfully repair or recover nearly nine out of ten projects we receive, including the common failures of MQ01ABF050 drives you see below. This rate is among the best in the industry, and we offer a True No-Data, No-Charge Guarantee for your MQ01ABF050 data recovery: If we cannot recover your data, you will not pay any service fee!
PCB Issues
Failed PCB or Firmware Issues
Toshiba MQ01ABF050 hard drive failure can result from many causes. Check out our video on identifying common hard drive failures. One of the most common causes of failure for Toshiba drives is a burnt circuit board, or PCB. This can be caused by a power surge or other sudden electrical impact. If your drive does not spin up, or if you smell smoke coming from the hard drive, these can be signs of a burnt circuit board, which should be repaired as soon as possible.
Replacing a Failed PCB
If this is the issue, you can try to repair your drive by replacing the PCB. Make sure to use this donor matching guide for data recovery to increase the chances of compatibility. For instance, you should use a replacement PCB from the same model ( MQ01ABF050 ) and PCB revision. Also, check out the video to the right for some tips on trying to replace the circuit board. Don't want to attempt this yourself? Outsource offers a $60 hard drive Repair Service, which includes PCB replacement or repair with parts and labor!
Other Common Problems with MQ01ABF050 Drives
Clicking Drive
If your drive is clicking, power it down immediately! This could be a sign of a mechanical issue, such as a head crash.
Bad Sectors
Bad sectors generally signify surface damage, degrading magnetic head reading capabilities, or the end of life of the hard drive.
ROM/NV-RAM
EPROM or NV-RAM becomes corrupt and locks out data access. The data will need to be manually adjusted and reprogrammed to the PCB.
Translator
Corruption of system area translator modules results in loss of data access and requires a “hot swap”.
Frequency of Failures
41% $60 Repair Service: includes electrical failures, such as failed PCBs, Brick errors, translator corruption, or basic firmware issues. Cost: $60*
36% Cleanroom recovery: includes recovering data from drives with head crashes, preamplifier failures, or other mechanical issues requiring a cleanroom. Avg. cost: $787*
10% Degraded surface: another type of mechanical failure, also known as bad sectors, which usually does not require a cleanroom. Avg. cost: $545*
9% Logical issues: includes recovery of deleted data and similar logical issues. Avg. cost: $336*
4% Advanced firmware: includes advanced firmware failures not covered under the $60 Hard Drive Repair, such as corrupted firmware on the disk platters. Avg. cost: $567*
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