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Jul 16, 2012 | 5:01 pm

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Loren Pechtel

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Originally Posted by jetsfan92588

Thanks to everyone for all the help so far. I got the external enclosure, but no dice.

In terms of finding a circuit board, how would I go about doing that? The model number of the drive is ST31000340AS, and I bought it at Newegg, but they don't sell it anymore. On the board it says the following: "100468979 J C906GJXY". Is that the board revision? Also, if I buy a new drive with that same board, can I use the board and get the data off the current drive, replace the board in the new drive, and use the new drive?

You should be able to put the board back on the drive you borrowed it from--of course with the warranty voided.

I don't know how to compare them other than to have the both in front of you and look at all the markings--the only thing that can differ is the serial #. I've never messed with hardware at this level so I can't help with the details.

There's a reason that sort of thing is for the pros.

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