How to repair Western Digital PCB 2060-800022-002

If a Western Digital hard disk drive with the PCB board 2060-800022-002 inside has the following failure symptoms, you need to replace and repair it in order to recover data on it, this article will show you how to buy a matching donor (replacement) PCB 2060-800022-002 and how to replacing it step by step.

Hard Drive PCB Failure Symptoms:

• Hard drive can’t spin up (If you hear a tick, or do not hear or feel any movement, the PCB is probably defective);
• A burning smell can be sensed coming from the hard drive; Burnt hard drive PCB components (“Motor Control Chip” burnt, “TVS Diodes” burnt, “Main Controller IC” burnt) on the PCB;
• The HDD be connected to wrong power supply;
• HDD PCB’s interface damaged;

Steps to repair WD HDD PCB 2060-800022-002

Step 1: Find a donor WD PCB 2060-800022-002
To buy a matching donor PCB for Western Digital HDDs, we need to make sure the “Board Number” on the PCB is the same. Board number is begin with “2060- “. Check the board number on your hard drive, make sure it is “2060-800022-002“. (REV A, REV P1 or REV P2 are compatible, can be used as the same).

Western Digital PCB 2060-800022-002

Note: We have listed some models of hard drives which are using the 2060-800022-002 PCB on hddzone.com for convenience, but to make sure, you’d better to unscrew your hard disk and have a look on the board.

Step 2: Buy WD PCB 2060-800022-002 Online
Then search with “2060-800022-002” in the search box on HDDZone.com and order it online. HDDZone.com provide worldwide free shipping (7-20 business days), we also provide expedited shipping (3-7 days) such as DHL & UPS.

Search for Western Digital PCB 2060-800022-002 On HDDZone.com

Step 3: Firmware Transfer on WD PCB 2060-800022-002
In most cases, you need to transfer the “BIOS” chip (HDD firmware are usually stored in the “BIOS” chip or “Main Controller IC” chip) before you swap hard drive PCB, in order to make the donor board compatible with your HDD.

Western Digital PCB 2060-800022-002

Step 4: Recover and Backup Data
After the firmware transfer is completed, the WD hard drive PCB 2060-800022-002 replacement repair process is finished! Connect your HDD to your PC and restart your computer, you will be able to recover data from your HDD now! Backup! Backup! Backup!

Data Recovery & Backup

Tips: Most of the TV, phone, electronics repair shop can offer this firmware transfer service for just $5-20.

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