WD5000AAKS PCB repair

WD Internal Drives Desktop & Mobile Drives
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Hi to all,

i need help to repair my dead drive. Not spinning.

I checked R64, R67, D3, D4 and they are good, but I have short to ground on D1 pins (with and without soldered diode)

Any help?

Regards

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Unfortunately, there’s no official documentation available from WD related to repairing the unit’s PCB. Hopefully an experienced User will be able to assist.