Fix Seagate STM3500630A PCB Board 100406538

If a Seagate HDD (Model # STM3500630A) with the PCB board (PCB # 100406538) 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 Seagate hard disk drive STM3500630A and how to replace the PCB board 100406538 step by step.

STM3500630A hard drive PCB or STM3500630A hard disk (disc) drive card is the Printed Circuit Board that is screwed into the back of the hard drive. It was also called STM3500630A hard drive controller board (card) or STM3500630A hard drive logic board.

Seagate STM3500630A 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 100406538 for Seagate HDD STM3500630A

Step 1: Find a replacement PCB
To find a matching replacement PCB for Seagate HDDs, we need to make sure the “Board Number” on the PCB is the same. Board number is begin with “100*** “. Check the board number on your hard drive, make sure it is “100406538“. (REV A, REV B or REV C are compatible, can be used as the same).

Note: To make sure the PCB board number of your Seagate HDD STM3500630A is 100406538, 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 “100406538” and/or the HDD model “STM3500630A” 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: Seagate STM3500630A PCB Board 100406538

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!