Fix Samsung SP8004H PCB Board BF41-00051A

If a Samsung HDD (Model # SP8004H) with the PCB board (PCB # BF41-00051A) inside has the following failure symptoms, you need to replace and repair the PCB board in order to recover data on it, this article will show you how to buy a matching replacement PCB for Samsung hard disk drive SP8004H and how to replace the PCB board BF41-00051A step by step.

SP8004H hard drive PCB or SP8004H hard disk (disc) drive card is the Printed Circuit Board that is screwed into the back of the hard drive. It was also called SP8004H hard drive controller board (card) or SP8004H hard drive logic board.

Samsung SP8004H Hard Drive PCB Failure Symptoms:

• No power, No Spin, No Sound;
• Burning smell;
• PCB is extremely hot;
• Power surge. Connect the hard drive case to wrong power supply;
• Hard drive makes Clicking sound,never stop (Clicking and stop may not be board issue);
• There is obvious damage on the PCB board;
• The hard drive does not spin up (the hard drive never fell or was shaken),either no sound or can hear a quiet tickling sound;
• If the hard drive simply can’t be detected, or if it is clicking, then it could be a circuit board problem, but it could easily be internal damage as well. It is often a gamble in this case;

Fix PCB board BF41-00051A for Samsung HDD SP8004H

Step 1: Find a replacement PCB
To find a matching replacement PCB for Samsung HDDs, we need to make sure the “Board Number” on the PCB is the same. Board number is begin with “BF41-*** “. Check the board number on your hard drive, make sure it is “BF41-00051A“.

Note: To make sure the PCB board number of your Samsung HDD SP8004H is BF41-00051A, you’d better to unscrew your hard disk and have a look on the board.

Step 2: Order replacement PCB Online

Then search with the board number “BF41-00051A” and/or the HDD model “SP8004H” 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.

Product link: Samsung SP8004H PCB Board BF41-00051A

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

Step 4: Recover and Backup Data
After the firmware transfer is completed, the 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!